Slovakia

Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…

Easing measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 from the second quarter of 2021 has had positive effects on sales of wound care. It has especially benefited sticking plasters/adhesive bandages and gauze, tape and other wound care as consumers have…

Weight management and wellbeing has been positively affected by the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, which have been taking place from the second quarter of 2021. Owing to lockdowns and movement limitations, consumers had not been able to visit…

The prevailing threat of COVID-19 have had a positive impact on sales of vitamins in 2021 as consumers have looked for products to improve their immune systems. Vitamins are trusted to help avoid or overcome deficiencies in this regard. Moreover, the…

The easing of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 from the second quarter of 2021 has meant that gyms and fitness centres in Slovakia have been able to reopen. Moreover, consumers have been less afraid of spreading the illness due to vaccination…

In Slovakia, the spread of COVID-19 and lockdowns imposed to counter the virus have positively affected sales of sleep aids. These products have helped consumers dealing with stress and insomnia problems caused or exacerbated by disruption to regular…

The sales performance of paediatric consumer health has been influenced by the strong sales decline of paediatric cough, cold and allergy remedies. This decline has resulted from an increasing number of parents giving their children drugs for adults…

Increasing numbers of consumers want to quit smoking for good as people who smoke are believed to have a weaker immune system and have thus been identified as a group more vulnerable to COVID-19. This has meant that they could experience more adverse…

Products with natural composition have gained in popularity among consumers with a rising interest in self-medication. Herbal/traditional products meet the needs of consumers, having no side-effects and being effective. Therefore, many consumers…

Sales of standard eye care were driven by prevailing COVID-19 lockdowns in the first quarter of 2021 as many consumers spent their time watching computer and television screens. This additional exposure led to eye problems, such as tired and stressed…

Easing measures of curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the country has had a positive effect on sales of digestive remedies. Many consumers have indulged in less healthy fare in foodservice establishments or by food deliveries, having not been eating…

The stresses of the COVID-19 health crisis and subsequent economic turmoil have led to a rise in the number of people suffering from poor mental health. Moreover, home seclusion and less physical activity owing to lockdowns in the first quarter of…

Most categories of dermatologicals are on the rise in 2021. With consumers spending more time outside after the easing of measures to contain COVID-19, there is growing usage of self-care products as consumers want to look their best outdoors.…

The spread of COVID-19 led to consumers using more analgesics or Rx products after talking with their doctors and receiving their recommendations on how to treat the virus. Cold illnesses have been less common since the outbreak of the pandemic and…

COVID-19 restrictions continued during the first quarter of 2021, which positively affected sales of certain consumer health categories that were being used to treat the illness, such as analgesics. Many consumers suffered from symptoms that the…

The impact of COVID-19 has been strongest on adult acetaminophen as consumers have become used to treating symptoms of the virus with these products, on the recommendation of pharmacists. Consumers have heavily stockpiled adult acetaminophen in 2021…

A strong health trend is defining the category in 2021 as products enhanced with protein or advertised as low in sugar are seeing robust demand. Danone Actimel will continue to see particular interest due to its immunity boosting properties and…

Cream has historically been the best performing category in terms of sales growth but will see retail declines in 2021 as the category starts to normalise from high 2020 growth and foodservice starts to reclaim some its share. Nevertheless, the…

Lactose-free milk and other milk alternatives are seeing increasing demand in 2021 due to more prominent public discussions about intolerances, allergies, and the negative effect traditional dairy products have on the environment. This popularity is…

Retail sales of cheese showed strong growth in 2020 thanks to the shift away from foodservice. Packaged hard cheese particularly benefitted from this due to its longer lasting eat-by date once opened. During 2021, COVID-19 restrictions will continue…