Wound care is expected to record lower current value growth in 2020 compared to 2019, with the COVID-19 lockdown in the country closing gyms, and therefore, reducing the physical activities for some consumers. Furthermore, as socialising was restricted, any team sports or physical activities done with others was also put on hold, with the outbreak of COVID-19 ultimately leading to consumers spending less time outdoors, and therefore, facing less outdoor injuries.

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As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, dietary supplements is set to see an increase in value growth, moving from 5% in 2019, to 7% in 2020. Much of this was due to media stories, noting the beneficial qualities of

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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic leading to an increase in stress and anxiety – surrounding the virus itself, as well as job and financial security - growth in over the counter sleep aids is set to remain minor in 2020, although there will be a slight increase compared to 2019. According to the Danish Medicines Agency, 15% of Danes have problems sleeping, and the number is growing. Despite this, many consumers do not like to invest in sleep aids, with the products having a negative perception…

The outbreak of COVID-19 is expected to lead to an increase in value growth for 2020, with 5% value growth predicted, compared to 3% recorded in 2019. A driving factor behind growth will be consumer stockpiling, with consumers in Q1 and Q2 of 2020 panic-buying goods as a reaction to the outbreak. Many consumers were keen to ensure they had consumer health goods they deemed essential, worried about future supply issues, or about contracting the virus and having to isolate. Stockpiling led to…

After seeing moderate retail current value growth in 2019, analgesics is expected to see a slightly lower increase in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic is set to create a spike in demand for analgesics in this year, with higher sales related to consumers stockpiling, and less to the treatment of ailments. In fact, analgesics were amongst the most purchased items in the early stages of the virus in the country, in March and April, due to consumers’ belief that such products can help relieve the…

The most relevant changes in demand for dermatologicals in the Dominican Republic where seen in relation to the sudden spike in retail sales of topical germicidals/antiseptics at the onset of lockdown in 2020. As COVID-19 emerged in the country, consumers began taking preventive measures to protect themselves, which included the purchase of topical gels for preventative reasons. Meanwhile, demand for most dermatological OTC products remained stable with little variations throughout 2020.…

The most relevant changes in demand for dermatologicals in the Dominican Republic where seen in relation to the sudden spike in retail sales of topical germicidals/antiseptics at the onset of lockdown in 2020. As COVID-19 emerged in the country, consumers began taking preventive measures to protect themselves, which included the purchase of topical gels for preventative reasons. Meanwhile, demand for most dermatological OTC products remained stable with little variations throughout 2020.…

The outbreak of COVID-19 is not set to impact sales of eye care in 2020, with growth aligning to recorded growth in 2019. The ongoing positive growth in eye care is continued to be driven by the increasingly warmer and longer summers, with this being the case in 2020. This means that the annual pollen season is longer and more intense, leading to an increased demand for allergy eye care.

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Wound care is expected to continue to see healthy retail volume and current value growth over 2020 as a whole. The first weeks of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown hindered the frequency and scope of exercise, with a ban on outdoor sports, the closure of gyms and fitness centres and social distancing rules, which negatively impacted the potential need for wound care. Children were also restricted in their play and outdoor movements, in general, especially with schools closed and the…

The outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2020 enhanced, rather than created, awareness of the benefits of a preventative approach to health amongst Spanish consumers. Nonetheless, the pandemic has encouraged Spanish consumers to learn more about the importance of a strong immune system and general health in order to fight infection from the virus. As a result, sales of Echinacea, probiotic supplements and fish oils/omega fatty acids are set to see strong growth over 2020 as a whole. These…

Wound care is expected to see slower current retail value growth in 2020 to that seen the previous year. Sales slowed down as a result of the pandemic due to home seclusion and participating in fewer physical outdoor activities, which led to fewer injuries and less need for wound care purchases. As restrictions ease, more injuries are expected to occur once again. However, wound care is seeing greater stability in retail value sales due to a lack of new product development and innovation,…

The COVID-19 outbreak provided a boost to demand for sleeping aids in the first quarter of 2020. The pandemic and measures to contain the spread of the virus have disrupted lifestyles and increased anxiety for many consumers, leading to an increased incidence of sleep problems. Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, demand for sleep aids was already growing as a result of the ageing of the population, long, stressful working hours, and increased consumption of alcohol. An increasing amount of…

The Czech consumer health market is expected to witness a slightly improved year-on-year performance in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic has boosted demand across a number of categories. In the face of the pandemic, consumers have sought products that are thought to enhance the working of the immune system, positively impacting sales in a number of vitamins and dietary supplements categories. In analgesics, acetaminophen has seen strong sales, with many consumers stocking up on such products in…

Weight management is likely to see continued growth in 2020, albeit at a slower growth rate in current retail value terms, underpinned by growing awareness of health issues among consumers, and the increasing importance of maintaining personal appearance. However, the Algerian economy is further negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in increasingly price conscious consumers that are more interested in purchasing essential products in consumer health categories. As a result,…

Overall, COVID-19 had a low impact on paediatric consumer health in the Dominican Republic in 2020, with only some initial stockpiling seen in certain categories. Sales increased due to COVID-19 from March onward, as products such as paediatric acetaminophen, aspirin and dipyrone experienced soaring demand due to panic-buying, with some consumers stockpiling these high fever medications in case of shortages or a prolonged lockdown. However, demand for paediatric aspirin was short lived as…

Value growth in sports nutrition is predicted to see a sharp decline in 2020, due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country. This will see value growth move from a positive increase of 6% in 2019 to a predicted decline of 8% in 2020. This decline in sales will be heavily impacted by the closure of gyms across the country, as well as non-essential retailers closing that could not apply to social distancing rules, which supply specific sports nutrition products. As such, only protein/energy…

Value growth in 2020 for herbal/traditional products is expected to be boosted due to the outbreak of COVID-19, moving from 3% value growth in 2019, to a predicted 9% growth for the year. The bulk of this will be from cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) products, as consumers took to stockpiling the goods in Q1 and Q2 of 2020. This stockpiling was done through fear that product supplies may run low in future, with consumers also keen to have cough and cold remedies on hand, in case they…

Consumer health is expected to see moderate current value growth in 2020, partially benefitting from the COVID-19 health crisis. The virus created changes in purchasing habits for many consumers who feared falling ill. This led to stockpiling analgesics at the start of the outbreak and generally increased demand of immunity boosting products such as those within vitamins and dietary supplements. In particular there was a drastic increase in the sales of garlic as this is believed to be a…

Consumer health is expected to see moderate current value growth in 2020, partially benefitting from the COVID-19 health crisis. The virus created changes in purchasing habits for many consumers who feared falling ill. This led to stockpiling analgesics at the start of the outbreak and generally increased demand of immunity boosting products such as those within vitamins and dietary supplements. In particular there was a drastic increase in the sales of garlic as this is believed to be a…

According to the Ministry of Health, COVID-19 has various implications for digestive health and data shows that gastrointestinal symptoms can occur in COVID-19 patients. In some cases, digestive symptoms can appear before respiratory symptoms and have been linked to worse outcomes. Furthermore, lockdown has contributed to issues resulting from sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating patterns. Constipation has become one of the major problems amongst the Czech population due to a sedentary…