Overall, dairy products and alternatives are expected to register current value growth, though volume growth will be minimal. The uncertain economic environment is dampening volume demand. In particular, rising prices stemming from the war in Ukraine, which is leading to rising fuel prices, as well ...
Despite the return of restrictions in early 2022 as cases of COVID-19 once again surged in China, dermatologicals is set to record another positive performance, following high value growth the previous year as local consumers started to spend greater time outside of the home, including exercise, lea...
The paediatric consumer health category is declining overall in volumes due to a fall in births. The unstable economic situation is causing fewer couples and families to decide to have children. The mindset of younger couples is continuing to shift towards building a strong economical foundation bef...
Sales in herbal/traditional products continue to see moderate growth in value terms in 2022. During the pandemic, the level of trust in standard medicine declined and many consumers were sceptical about the COVID-19 vaccine. Therefore, during the post-pandemic era some consumers have come to develop...
Sports nutrition is the second fastest growing category in the consumer health industry. The category is showing growth in both value and volume terms, driven by the growing interest in healthy lifestyles. Lifestyles during the COVID-19 crisis increased consumers' awareness of the need for regular e...
The weight management and wellbeing category is growing overall. The health and wellness trend is positively contributing to the performance of the category, as consumers are becoming more aware of the health risks associated with being overweight or obese. Indeed, the COVID-19 crisis played a role ...
The health and wellness trend is driving demand for dietary supplements. The increasingly holistic and preventive focus of consumer health-consciousness, and the desire to achieve a state of optimal wellbeing rather than simply fending off illness are influencing consumer demand and creating opportu...
The vitamins category is set to see decline in volume terms in 2022 with slight growth in current value terms, supported by increased product prices. Multivitamins remains the strongest performing category, as these products combine different vitamins in one product, making them more attractive to b...
The wound care category is showing more dynamic growth in 2022 than in the previous year, thanks to consumers returning to outdoor activities that involve greater risk of minor injury. Once the COVID-19 crisis had settled down and restrictions had been lifted, people took advantage of being active o...
Topical allergy remedies is set to be the fastest growing dermatologicals category in 2022, as the incidence of allergies is on the rise and consumers have become more and more confident in self-medication. Changes in eating habits and poor food quality are amongst the factors contributing to a grea...