The consumer health market in Romania is set to register a mixed performance in 2024, shaped by challenging economic conditions and shifting consumer preferences. While the market is showing robust growth in current value terms, this is predominantly due to price increases rather than higher sales volumes. High inflation, particularly in the first half of the year, has significantly impacted consumer behaviour. Romanians have become increasingly price-sensitive, focusing on finding discounts and...
Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in Romania report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Allergy Care, Herbal/Traditional Products, OTC, Paediatric Consumer Health, Sports Nutrition, Vitamins and Dietary Supplements, Weight Management and Wellbeing.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report? * Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Health market; * Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; * Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands; * Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Consumer Health in Romania
Euromonitor International
October 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
CONSUMER HEALTH IN ROMANIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consumer health in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for consumer health?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2019-2024
MARKET DATA
Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2024
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label in Consumer Health by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 9 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
APPENDIX
OTC registration and classification
Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
Switches
DISCLAIMER
DEFINITIONS
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
ANALGESICS IN ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Steady growth for analgesics, with noticeable shift towards combination products
Surge in demand for paediatric analgesics
Saturated competitive landscape
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growing price sensitivity and rise of generics
Continued growth potential for combination and paediatric analgesics
The importance of a diverse product portfolio
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 13 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2020-2024
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2021-2024
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUGH, COLD AND ALLERGY (HAY FEVER) REMEDIES IN ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Steady growth in 2024
Combination remedies grow in appeal
International players hold sway
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Greater stabilisation is expected, yet growth opportunities remain for combination and paediatric remedies
Urban pollution likely to lead to increased demand
Challenges will persist for local players
CATEGORY DATA
Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 19 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2020-2024
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2021-2024
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DIGESTIVE REMEDIES IN ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Unhealthy eating habits fuel continued growth, despite ongoing challenges
Multifunctional solutions grow in importance
Antacids continue to gain traction, alongside specialised paediatric remedies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth opportunities persist in Romania’s digestive remedies market, although shift towards healthier eating habits could impact demand
Striking a balance between affordable and premium solutions will ensure market competitiveness
Pharmacists’ influence will be key driver of growth
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 25 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2020-2024
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2021-2024
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DERMATOLOGICALS IN ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Slower growth for dermatologicals, as consumers prioritise essential products
Medicated shampoos represents key growth driver
Bayer retains lead with Canesten
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities will continue to emerge, despite market stabilisation
Expected rise in demand for topical allergy and hair loss treatments
Further growth for e-commerce
CATEGORY DATA
Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 31 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2020-2024
Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2021-2024
Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2021-2024
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
NRT SMOKING CESSATION AIDS IN ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
NRT market grapples with multiple challenges
Gums show greatest resilience
Limited scope of distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Market offers considerable potential
Scope for product innovation
Partnerships with healthcare providers and pharmacies will provide a boost to growth
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 37 Number of Smokers by Gender 2019-2024
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 39 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2020-2024
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2021-2024
Table 42 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 43 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SLEEP AIDS IN ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
High proportion of Romanians continue to experience sleep problems
Trend towards natural remedies, as well as those with multifunctional benefits
Manufacturers face ongoing challenges
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising demand for holistic sleep solutions drives market growth
Growing demand for multifunctional sleep aids will open up new market opportunities
Building trust and credibility through partnerships and education
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2019-2024
Table 45 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2020-2024
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2021-2024
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2024-2029
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2024-2029
EYE CARE IN ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising consumer interest in eye health
Children emerge as key target audience
Pharmacies represent key distribution channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growing awareness of eye health will drive demand for innovative solutions
Addressing children’s eye health will present new market opportunities
Ageing population will continue as significant growth driver
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 51 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
WOUND CARE IN ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Sluggish performance amid economic challenges
Growth in first aid kits remains highly dependent on automotive sector