The consumer health market in Singapore experienced positive growth in current value terms in 2024, driven by a growing focus on holistic health among consumers across various demographics. Singaporeans are increasingly attentive to their health, particularly in terms of preventive measures, including regular exercise, balanced diets, and consistent intake of vitamins, especially those which claim to boost the immune system. At the same time, the integration of technology in health monitoring (s...
Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in Singapore report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2029 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 Singapore
Euromonitor International
January 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
CONSUMER HEALTH IN SINGAPORE
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 SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for systemic analgesics continues to normalise with acetaminophen remaining the preferred choice
Continued healthy growth for topical analgesics, driven by revival of inbound travel and growing demand for natural pain relief solutions
Retailers offer more bundle offers to appeal to price-sensitive consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising demand for dietary supplements in Singapore’s ageing society
Holistic beauty trend could fuel growth
Private label offerings are poised to gain momentum
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 SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Decline in demand for weight loss supplement amid regulatory actions
Shift towards holistic health in marketing practices
Direct selling dominates weight management and wellbeing in Singapore, as potential health risks associated with online purchases affect consumer confidence
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Development and availability of GLP-1 products could have adverse effect on weight management and wellbeing market
Shift towards holistic approach to weight management
Domestic e-commerce growth will continue, while cross-border sales will challenge licenced distributors
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 SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Sports nutrition products continue to gain momentum, as local consumers pursue active lifestyles
Shift towards non-protein products targeted at boosting endurance
Blurring of lines between sports nutrition and other product categories
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Government initiatives promoting regular exercise will ensure that demand for sports nutrition remains high
More diverse formats and plant-based options will drive growth
Expected shift towards online purchasing, driven by convenience and bulky nature of sports nutrition offerings
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 SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Local consumers’ trust in traditional/herbal remedies remains high
Topical analgesics leads growth
Eu Yan Sang and Hockhua Tonic provide gateway to traditional products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Evolving demographics will boost demand for herbal/traditional topical analgesics
Herbal/traditional dietary supplements will benefit from holistic approach to health
Players will need to address consumer concerns over safety and transparency
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 SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Limited availability of products specifically targeted at children
Growing popularity of alternative formats in paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements
International brands dominate in paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Auspicious birth year in 2024 bodes well for future of paediatric consumer health
Alternative sweeteners may grow in popularity due to parental concerns regarding sugar intake
Lack of eye care supplements for children offers growth opportunities
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