Consumer Health in Slovakia


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Consumer Health in Slovakia

In 2022, the consumer health market in Slovakia is being impacted by a number of factors. The post-COVID-19 mood still lingers, despite all restrictions, including the COVID Pass, being lifted in March 2022. Moreover, the country has moved from pandemic to the impact of the Russian invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, which is negatively affecting the Slovak economy. Exports to Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine have come to a halt, and demand in the Euro area and V3 countries continues to fall. High lev...

Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in Slovakia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2017-2021, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2026 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 Slovakia
Euromonitor International
September 2022
List Of Contents And Tables
CONSUMER HEALTH IN SLOVAKIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consumer health in 2022: The big picture
2022 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for consumer health?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2017-2022
Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2017-2022
MARKET DATA
Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2018-2022
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2022
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label in Consumer Health by Category: % Value 2017-2022
Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 9 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2022
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
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 SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Adult analgesics stabilises after turbulent years during pandemic
Smaller categories of analgesics see growth
Well-known brands still play important role among analgesics
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Future growth of analgesics to be driven mainly by topical solutions
Analgesics has reached its maturity and potential for growth remains limited.
Increasing interest in natural or herbal alternatives to analgesics might further impede growth
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 13 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2018-2022
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2019-2022
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
COUGH, COLD AND ALLERGY (HAY FEVER) REMEDIES IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Removing face masks boosts sales of allergy remedies in 2022
Common respiratory infections make a comeback after nearly two years of absence
Hard times for new product development
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Values sales to slowdown as consumption will return to normal purchasing patterns
Private label segment will continue to strengthen its position
E-commerce has seen rapid evolution over the past few years but pharmacies dominate
CATEGORY DATA
Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 19 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2018-2022
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2019-2022
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DIGESTIVE REMEDIES IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Lifting COVID-19 related restrictions drives sales of digestive remedies
The Famosan brand is the only OTC H2 blocker available in Slovakia, while proton pump inhibitors grows from a low base
Zentiva leads the way
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The category starts to reach maturity
Trend towards healthy lifestyles might hamper sales potential
Private label brands becoming more visible
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 25 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2018-2022
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2019-2022
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DERMATOLOGICALS IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Dermatologicals continues to perform well
Supply problems impact performance of topical antifungals
Cold sore treatments sees notable current value growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Steady performance to continue in coming years
Herbal products to see growing demand
Deeper penetration of CBD preparations expected
CATEGORY DATA
Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 31 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2018-2022
Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2019-2022
Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2019-2022
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
NRT SMOKING CESSATION AIDS IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Current events influence number of consumers wanting to quit smoking
Very little or no change in distribution of NRT smoking cessation aids
Nicorette retains its leading position
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Demand for NRT cessation aids to be dampened by consumers shifting towards other products, like e-cigarettes.
Rising prices of tobacco products to support growing number of those who want to quit
Gum format will support overall performance
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 37 Number of Smokers by Gender 2017-2022
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 39 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2018-2022
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2019-2022
Table 42 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 43 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
SLEEP AIDS IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Sleep aids gains momentum
Sleep aids face increasing competition from dietary supplements
Emphasis on herbal/traditional products continues
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
CBD oil penetration to increase
Stress and hectic lifestyles will likely contribute to future growth of the category
Further competition from dietary supplements is likely to dampen growth
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2017-2022
Table 45 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2018-2022
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2019-2022
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2022-2027
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2022-2027
EYE CARE IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Increased screen time leads to increased demand for standard eye care
Private label brands see growth as consumers look for cheaper alternatives
Teva retains lead
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Penetration of private label brands in allergy care is likely to grow
Convenience factor to boost sales
Share of online sales will grow but remain limited
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 51 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2018-2022
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2019-2022
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
WOUND CARE IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Private labels gain share
Invasion of Ukraine boosts demand for wound care products
Hartmann-Rico dominates would care market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
E-commerce share to see only slight growth in the future
Increasing interest in outdoor sports may generate additional sales
Private label gaining share
CATEGORY DATA
Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 57 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2018-2022
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2019-2022
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
VITAMINS IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Value growth partially driven by inflation as volumes record slowdown
E-commerce starts to lose momentum
Walmark and Zentiva retain top spots
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth rate likely to ease off over the forecast period
Multivitamins and vitamin C expected to perform well beyond 2022
Intense competition to invigorate innovation and new product development
CATEGORY DATA
Table 62 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 63 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 64 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2017-2022
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2018-2022
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2022
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Sales of beauty dietary supplements thrive
Dietary supplements to improve and support mental health
Walmark the clear leader
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Consistent growth is likely to be seen over the forecast
Superfoods and beverages enriched with vitamins or dietary supplements to increasingly compete with the category
E-commerce to remain strong
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 71 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2017-2022
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2018-2022
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2022
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Meal replacement drives the entire category
No OTC obesity products are currently available in Slovakia
Herbalife maintains clear lead
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Category set to thrive
Self-image and appearance amongst other drivers
Private label has potential to grow
CATEGORY DATA
Table 76 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 77 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2018-2022
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2019-2022
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
SPORTS NUTRITION IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Sports nutrition resumes strong growth
E-commerce continues to gain momentum
Innovation and new product development drives the market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sustainability will play even stronger role
Supply chain to see more challenges
Healthy growth is expected for sports protein power and sports non-protein products
CATEGORY DATA
Table 82 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 83 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2018-2022
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2019-2022
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Regulation of CBD in Slovakia
E-commerce and healthy food stores are the main distribution channels for herbal/traditional products
A fragmented category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Cough, cold and allergy and dietary supplements will be the main drivers behind growth
New products to play part in expansion
CBD should see stronger penetration in coming years
CATEGORY DATA
Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 89 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2018-2022
Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2022
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Brands like Panadol and Brufen continue to benefit from limited competition
Dermatologicals category amongst the most dynamic in paediatric consumer health
Walmark remains the largest player
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Paediatric digestive remedies face competition from probiotics
Paediatric consumer health category is set to grow, albeit at a modest rate
Larger investment and higher level of innovation might boost sales
CATEGORY DATA
Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 95 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 96 Sales of Paediatric Vitamins and Dietary Supplements by Type: % Value 2017-2022
Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2018-2022
Table 98 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2022
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 100 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

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