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Analgesics in South Korea

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  • 30 Pages
  • October 2023
  • Region: South Korea
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 227080
Despite the overall waning impact of the pandemic in South Korea, simultaneous new outbreaks of COVID-19, influenza, and the common cold (referred to as a “tripledemic” in the country) are leading to a sharp increase in the number of consumers requiring relief from their symptoms. Therefore, demand for both prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs from pharmacies has noticeably surged, leading to a further rise in value sales of analgesics in 2023.

The Analgesics in South Korea report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2027 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Systemic Analgesics, Topical Analgesics/Anaesthetic.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Analgesics 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.

Table of Contents

ANALGESICS IN SOUTH KOREAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • “Tripledemic” in South Korea ensures demand for analgesics remains high
  • Average unit price of acetaminophen continues to rise, pushing demand for alternatives
  • Convenience stores continues to make gains but pharmacies remains dominant distribution channel for analgesics
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Slowing growth for systemic analgesics but new formats could emerge
  • Local consumers will continue to value topical options, driven by ageing population and greater participation in physical activity
  • Vending of analgesics could offer greater accessibility to consumers if new law is passed
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 2 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 5 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 6 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CONSUMER HEALTH IN SOUTH KOREA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Consumer health in 2023: The big picture
  • 2023 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retailing developments
  • What next for consumer health?
MARKET INDICATORS
  • Table 7 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 8 Life Expectancy at Birth 2018-2023
MARKET DATA
  • Table 9 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 10 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 11 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 12 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 13 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 14 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2023
  • Table 15 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 16 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
APPENDIX
  • OTC registration and classification
  • Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
  • Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
  • Switches
DISCLAIMERDEFINITIONS
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources