The Slovak dialysis concentrates and solutions market benefits from a robust universal healthcare system. In Slovakia, healthcare is provided by both state and private entities, with mandatory health insurance ensuring that most citizens can access essential medical services, including dialysis. A s ...

In 2025, cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies in Slovakia is returning to steady growth in retail value, following the turbulence of earlier shortages. Although lingering supply gaps and inflationary pressures still shape consumer behaviour, purchasing patterns are becoming more stable. The ...

Digestive remedies is recording solid retail value growth in 2025. Price increases remain in place despite inflation having eased considerably since 2022, as shortages of chlorotoxin and other ingredients continue to delay production and push costs upwards. Demand is sustained by the high prevalence ...

NRT smoking cessation aids is seeing a rebound in 2025, with value sales increasing after a sharp decline in 2024. The previous year’s contraction was mainly the result of health insurance funds being withdrawn for these products, which discouraged uptake. The limited presence of just two active pla ...

Vitamins in Slovakia is stabilising in 2025, with modest growth in retail value supported mainly by demand for paediatric and single-vitamin supplements. Retail volume remains below pre-pandemic levels, reflecting a shift from multivitamins to single-vitamin formats as consumers pursue more personal ...

Dietary supplements in Slovakia is continuing its upward trajectory in 2025, supported by consumers’ growing focus on preventive health and wellness. While immune-boosting products such as echinacea remain relevant, demand is shifting toward supplements targeting beauty, sleep, stress relief, digest ...

In 2025, adult and paediatric analgesics in Slovakia is gradually recovering from earlier shortages and is posting modest growth in retail value. The improvement is largely supported by the stronger availability of established brands such as Paralen and Nurofen, alongside the wider presence of priva ...

In 2025, sleep aids in Slovakia is continuing to expand in retail value, though volume growth remains marginal. The rise in value is driven by higher prices, innovation in formulations and the launch of more fast-acting alternatives. Consumers are also showing growing interest in natural and non-hab ...

Eye care in Slovakia is returning to positive retail value growth in 2025, following earlier supply shortages that affected both allergy and standard eye care products. While volume sales remain in decline, the drop is much slower than in 2024, and demand is strengthening as brands such as Visine, L ...

Herbal/traditional products in Slovakia is recording healthy growth in 2025, both in value and volume terms. Slovakia has a long history of using local herbs and botanicals in food, beverages, vitamins and dietary supplements, medicines and cosmetics. These products are perceived as gentler, more na ...

Weight management and wellbeing in Slovakia is continuing to post positive growth in 2025, supported by growing consumer awareness of obesity-related health risks and the rising popularity of wellness and longevity trends. Products such as meal replacements offer convenient and controlled options fo ...

Dermatologicals continues to post solid single-digit retail value growth in 2025. Demand is supported by strong sales of topical antifungals and other dermatologicals, with consumers increasingly turning to products for issues such as hair loss, dandruff, acne and dermatitis. Price increases are als ...

Sports nutrition in Slovakia is recording strong growth in 2025, thanks to a rising number of consumers engaging in fitness and recreational activities. Demand is broad-based across sports protein powder, protein/energy bars and sports protein ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, with RTD formats highlig ...

Paediatric consumer health in Slovakia is recording moderate retail value growth in 2025, recovering after a sharp decline in the previous year. The rebound is being propelled by improving availability of paediatric analgesics and digestive remedies, which are posting solid gains. Paediatric vitamin ...

Wound care in Slovakia continues to expand in 2025, with retail value recording slight but steady growth. Rising engagement in sports, recreational and outdoor activities is driving demand, alongside demographic changes such as an ageing population. Consumers are also increasingly focused on conveni ...

In 2025, consumer health in Slovakia is on a favourable growth path in value terms. This is supported by stronger product accessibility, gradual regulatory improvements and improving consumer confidence. Better logistics and the replenishment of previously limited OTC products are also driving sales ...

The market for CT devices in Slovakia is influenced by its universal healthcare system, which comprises both public and private providers. This system is financed through a mandatory social health insurance scheme. Key factors propelling the CT market include the increasing incidence of chronic illn ...

The ultrasound market in Slovakia is in a phase of growth, driven by government initiatives aimed at modernizing healthcare infrastructure and enhancing diagnostic capabilities across both public and private sectors. A considerable share of healthcare expenditure in the country is allocated to capit ...