Spain

Competition from generics is limiting sales of OTC analgesics. In Spain the same active ingredient in analgesics can be bought as an OTC product or as a reimbursed product. This distorts sales of OTC analgesics in Spain as a fair percentage of ...

The incidence of flu still has a major influence on sales of cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies in Spain and, although climate change is expected to become an increasingly influential factor in the category’s future performance, flu will ...

The performance of dermatologicals was increasingly suffering from competition from other categories and industries over the review period, with this growing competition from other products limiting sales growth in dermatologicals. This is especially...

There is not a big tradition of dietary supplement intake in Spain. However, Spaniards are developing a more proactive attitude towards their health. This is not only translating into an increase in sales of OTC products in general, but also in the ...

According to the latest information published by the Spanish Foundation of the Digestive System, around 80% of Spaniards suffered from some sort of digestive-related ailment. In a number of cases, the prevalence of mild digestive-related ailments is ...

According to the eye care industry, the number of Spaniards suffering from sight problems is continuing to grow. Trade sources claim that around three quarters of the Spanish population suffers from some form of eyesight problem, with presbyopia ...

There is a growing trend among Spanish consumers for going back to the traditional way of doing things. They are looking for traditional and more authentic products as well as those that are more environmentally friendly. This trend is spreading to a...

According to the recent EDADES drug-consumption survey carried out by the Spanish Health Ministry, the percentage of Spaniards who smoke has risen slightly, moving above the levels seen before the anti-tobacco law was introduced in 2005. Growth has ...

With the Spanish economy continuing to recover and, as a result, the unemployment rate also maintaining a solid downward trajectory, 2019 saw consumer health in Spain record a similarly positive current value growth rate to a year earlier. The ...

The birth rate in Spain continued to fall in 2019, recording its lowest rate since 1941, with no increase in the birth rate expected over the forecast period, according to Euromonitor International socioeconomic data. The falling birth rate is the ...

According to the latest information provided by SEN (the Spanish Neurology Society), one in three Spaniards suffers from a sleeping disorder. These sleeping disorders include chronic problems and also other milder aliments. Although chronic problems ...

Convenience and ease of use for consumption will be key factors in the performance of sports nutrition in the coming years. Following the latest launches under the Ettixx, Nutrisport or Weider brands featuring new formats such as “monodose”, “on the ...

Women are still the key target of players within vitamins in Spain. Vitamins are widely popular among Spanish women prior to getting pregnant and once they are pregnant. This is helped by Spanish doctors recommending their intake during these ...

New lifestyles are acting to limit growth in weight management and wellbeing. As in many other European countries, in Spain there is a growing awareness about practising healthy habits to contribute to better overall health. As a result, the ...

Segmentation is expected to continue to be a major competitive tool in wound care. Over the review period many of the players active in the category concentrated on developing new formats for the different parts of the body. With this segmentation ...

After a strong performance over the review period, growth in consumer credit gross lending slowed significantly in 2019, and is set to continue to decelerate over the forecast period. The expected slowdown of the Spanish economy will doubtless lead ...

The Spanish economy demonstrated the initial signs of a slowdown in 2019. According to the Bank of Spain’s latest forecast, Spanish GDP will grow by 2.4% in 2019 (in 2018 it grew by 2.6%) and by 1.9% in 2020. As a result, after a strong performance ...

Short-term rentals and luxury hotels are shaping the lodging environment in Western Europe. The affordability and flexibility of short-term rentals resonates with consumers, while luxury hotels are driven by the unique experiences and differentiation...

The sharing economy is shaping how people travel at their destination. The traditional mode of transport is hiring a car from a car rental operator for several days. However, traditional car rental is now starting to be challenged by car sharing in ...

Low-cost companies have cemented their position as the most popular choice amongst Spaniards when flying, accounting for by far the highest number of passengers in 2019. However, scheduled still accounted for the highest share of current value sales....