Switzerland

Switzerland is currently in transition, as population growth driven by immigration poses some significant challenges for household and logistical infrastructure. An ongoing rental crisis is partly a consequence of this. A new infrastructural project ...

Analgesics registered a further retail value decline in 2019 as Swiss consumers continued to reduce their usage – a trend that has been evident for some time. Consumers are cautious about the potential adverse side effects of analgesics if used ...

The cold/flu and allergy seasons hit hard in 2019, thereby balancing the generally negative factors and leading to a slightly slower decline in sales. While the flu season generally begins in December, it struck late in January 2019 according to ...

As in many Western countries, the Swiss population is ageing. At the same time, health, wellness and appearance continue to gain in importance, driven by the health and wellness trend and the pressure of social media. This is contributing to ...

Despite the ongoing trend of declining demand for dietary supplements in 2019, retail value sales recorded low growth, driven by novelty and speciality products such as aloe, mostly in the form of shots and liquids with general health and beauty ...

In 2019, demand for digestive remedies declined regardless of the increased levels of digestive illnesses arising from busy and stressful lifestyles. Swiss consumers are increasingly limiting their intake of medications to only severe cases. Minor ...

Despite the relatively high pollen count in 2019, allergy eye care still recorded declining demand, largely as a result of consumers opting for alternative solutions such as antihistamines/allergy remedies (systemic) to supress symptoms. This ...

Despite the generally high level of interest in and popularity of natural or herbal/traditional products in Switzerland value sales remained stagnant in 2019, mainly a result of consumers opting for alternatives, be it changes in lifestyles and diet,...

Overall retail volume sales of NRT smoking cessation aids were stagnant in 2019 as these products faced heightened competition from substitute products. Several prescription drugs offer alternative solutions to consumers, especially as OTC products ...

Overall consumer health again recorded a retail value decline in 2019, with weak performances observed in many categories, a trend visible over the latter part of the review period. OTC, the largest product group, is at a disadvantage due to maturity...

Paediatric consumer health registered another retail value decline in 2019, resulting from Swiss parents’ cautiousness about administering medication to their children. Swiss parents generally consult doctors and give their children prescription ...

Sleep disorders arising from the stressful lifestyles of many Swiss consumers contributed to the good value growth of sleep aids in 2019, with reports indicating that more women than men and 65-year-old and older consumers are the highest users. ...

Sports nutrition registered a robust performance in 2019 although year-on-year retail value growth slowed overall, resulting from product maturity and saturation. Sports nutrition is now a mass market product, available through various retail ...

The current health and wellness trends exert contrasting pressures on vitamins, both supporting and dampening sales at the same time. Many consumers are attempting to lead healthier lives, including by following healthier and more balanced diets. ...

Weight management and wellbeing registered a marginal increase in value sales in 2019, reflecting a drop in consumer demand for weight management. A large number of Swiss consumers are adopting a healthy lifestyle of regular exercise and wholesome ...

Wound care registered only modest value growth in 2019 due to maturity, saturation and the ensuing low consumer demand. Most consumers keep at least some wound care items, such as sticking plasters, as medicine cabinet staples, while others even keep...

The growth rates of Switzerland’s per capita disposable income and expenditure are forecast to grow at steady pace by 2030. Despite slower economic growth, shortage of workers and robust labour market is forecast to drive consumer income growth while...

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...

Swiss car rental continued to post record sales in 2019, a development expected to continue over the forecast period, driven by the growing number of tourists, particularly those arriving via air travel. This is expected to further boost the sales at...

The economy will grow moderately in 2018. Private final consumption will strengthen as job creation and real wage growth pick up; however, exports and investment will slow due to a weakening situation in key export markets. The growing threat of ...