Consumer Health in Saudi Arabia
Consumer health in Saudi Arabia continues to record solid current value growth in 2024, supported by government initiatives towards a healthy economy, including its people, consumers’ desire to adopt health and wellness goals, and business fulfilling this purpose. As per Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the country aims to localise various industries, including the pharmaceutical sector. This is to enhance the Kingdom's self-sufficiency in producing essential medicines and reduce its reliance on impo...
Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in Saudi Arabia 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.
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- Consumer Health in Saudi Arabia
- Euromonitor International
- October 2024
- List Of Contents And Tables
- CONSUMER HEALTH IN SAUDI ARABIA
- 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 SAUDI ARABIA
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Further price increases for analgesics but demand remains stable
- Tabuk launches Migrotan to address symptoms of migraine
- GSK Consumer Healthcare strengthens leadership of analgesics
- PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Stronger growth opportunities for analgesics over the forecast period
- Localising the pharmaceutical industry
- Pharmacies set to remain dominant distribution channels
- 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 SAUDI ARABIA
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Solid value growth driven by further price increases, but demand for important cough, cold, and allergy (hay fever) remedies continues to rise
- New launches continue to expand the category in Saudi Arabia
- SPIMACO continues to lead cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies
- PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Further growth opportunities over the forecast period
- Impact of tourism and economic diversification on healthcare needs
- Pharmacies to remain as dominant distribution channel
- 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 SAUDI ARABIA
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Reliance on dining out and lifestyle diseases influence demand for digestive remedies
- Digestive remedies observes further price increases
- Two convincing leaders of digestive remedies
- PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- The growing incidence of digestive disorders due to diet and lifestyle
- The rising use of diabetes/weight loss medications likely to support category
- Pharmacies to remain as leading distribution channel
- 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 SAUDI ARABIA
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Increase in prices offset with promotional activities
- New launches by local, regional and international players within dermatologicals
- Saudi International Trading Co Ltd SITCO strengthens lead of dermatologicals
- PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Saudi Arabia’s weather conditions to continue driving growth
- Further competition likely to stem from dermocosmetics
- Evolving landscape of pharmacies in Saudi Arabia
- 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 SAUDI ARABIA
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Limited awareness and availability of NRT cessation aids impacts demand
- Badael’s anniversary
- GSK Consumer Healthcare strengthens dominance of NRT smoking cessation aids
- PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Government’s ongoing initiatives and regulations to reduce smoking rates
- E-vapour products to offer further competition to NRT smoking cessation aids
- Pharmacies to remain as dominant distribution channel
- 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 SAUDI ARABIA
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- New product launch adds greater variety to sleep aid solutions for local consumers
- Jamjoom Pharma strengthens lead of sleep aids
- Global e-commerce platforms continue to compete with local pharmacies
- PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Increasing awareness will continue to support sleep aids
- A rising number of sleep disorder clinics in Saudi Arabia
- Pharmacies to remain key players in Saudi Arabia’s distribution landscape
- 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 SAUDI ARABIA
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Several factors contribute to demand for eye care in Saudi Arabia
- “Eyenai” solution launched in the Kingdom
- Jamjoom Pharma continues to lead fragmented competitive landscape
- PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Digital lifestyles and climate to support further growth of eye care
- A rising number of eye care centres in Saudi Arabia
- Private label has potential to grow, supported by leading pharmacies
- 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 SAUDI ARABIA
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Greater awareness and occupational requirements support wound care
- Consumers continue to favour wide variety of wound care but waterproof options are most popular
- Nexcare remains leading brand with wide range of wound care options
- PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Several factors to support future demand for wound care but awareness can be improved
- The surge in physical and sporting activities a significant growth driver
- Growth of private label wound care supported by Saudi pharmacies
- CATEGORY DATA
- Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
- Table 57 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
- Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
- Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
- VITAMINS IN SAUDI ARABIA
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Post-pandemic demand for vitamins remains strong as consumers remain concerned with supporting their overall health
- Cigalah Group retains lead of vitamins, but Centrum remains most popular brand
- E-commerce continues to grow, fostering holistic omnichannel approach
- PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Ongoing focus on supporting the immune system to drive vitamins, while players will increasingly target specific needs of certain demographics
- Health insurance coverage for vitamins to support future growth
- Pharmacies and other specialists to remain important distribution channels
- CATEGORY DATA
- Table 62 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2019-2024
- Table 63 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
- Table 64 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 67 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2024-2029
- Table 68 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
- DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN SAUDI ARABIA
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Consumers increasingly switch to convenient combination dietary supplements
- Manayer Najd Medical Co retains slim lead, while Jamjoom Pharma makes further gains
- Consumers take omnichannel approach to purchases as pharmacies and online variety boost sales
- PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Positive outlook for dietary supplements as consumers maintain health focus
- Health insurance coverage to support dietary supplements
- Pharmacies and other specialists to remain important distribution channels
- CATEGORY DATA
- Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2019-2024
- Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
- Table 71 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2024-2029
- Table 75 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
- WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN SAUDI ARABIA
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- High obesity rates which contribute to lifestyle diseases support elevated demand for OTC obesity
- Weight management and wellbeing continues to witness fierce competition
- Cambridge Weight Plan retains overall leadership but loses further share
- PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Emergence of new brands and products tailored to consumer preferences
- Consumers adopting health and wellness goals can still support future growth
- E-commerce set to gain further penetration of category
- CATEGORY DATA
- Table 76 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2019-2024
- Table 77 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
- Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 80 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2024-2029
- Table 81 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
- SPORTS NUTRITION IN SAUDI ARABIA
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Rising participation in sports and physical activity supports category growth
- Local consumers embrace convenience and variety offered online
- Optimum Nutrition is leading brand but is under pressure from smaller competitors
- PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Greater health awareness to sustain future growth
- Growth in sports participation to continue driving demand
- Emergence of new product developments in sports nutrition
- CATEGORY DATA
- Table 82 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2019-2024
- Table 83 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
- Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2024-2029
- Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
- HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN SAUDI ARABIA
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- The reach of herbal/traditional products remains significant in Saudi Arabia
- Herbal/traditional treatments remain relevant for common ailments
- Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances Corp leads fragmented landscape
- E-commerce continues to gain ground as distribution channel
- PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Growing demand for natural ingredients to support category over forecast period
- Research to support further growth of herbal/traditional products
- Potential for expansion of private label lines by leading pharmacies
- CATEGORY DATA
- Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
- Table 89 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
- Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
- Table 93 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
- PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN SAUDI ARABIA
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Parents aim to strengthen children’s immunity, driving demand for paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements
- New launches continue to emerge from local, regional and international players
- Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances Corp retains lead of paediatric consumer health
- PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Greater exposure to viruses to support future category growth
- Innovation in paediatric consumer health formulations
- Pharmacies to remain trusted source for purchases of paediatric consumer health
- CATEGORY DATA
- Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
- Table 95 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
- Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2024-2029
- Table 99 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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