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Consumer Health in Romania

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  • 101 Pages
  • September 2023
  • Region: Romania
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2321862
Despite ongoing economic instability and the high rate of inflation, the consumer health market in Romania is witnessing steady growth in 2023. Notably, it is the categories of vitamin and dietary supplements, cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies, and sports nutrition that have emerged as the strongest performers within the market.

The analyst's Consumer Health in Romania 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:
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.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Health 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

CONSUMER HEALTH IN ROMANIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Consumer health in 2023: The big picture
  • 2023 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retailing developments
  • What next for consumer health?
MARKET INDICATORS
  • Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2018-2023
MARKET DATA
  • Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 7 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2023
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 10 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
ANALGESICS IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Further current value growth
  • Strong private label performance
  • International players increase leading shares
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Natural and holistic trend may undermine demand for OTC solutions
  • Growing demand for topical analgesics
  • Parents concerned about negative impact of OTC analgesics
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 11 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 15 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
COUGH, COLD AND ALLERGY (HAY FEVER) REMEDIES IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Return to normality leads to surge in spread of viruses
  • GSK Consumer Healthcare retains lead
  • Combination products proving popular
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Innovation expected
  • Potential shift in seasonality
  • Urban pollution likely to lead to increased demand
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 17 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 21 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DIGESTIVE REMEDIES IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rise in incidence of digestive problems
  • No-spa benefits from high level of brand recognition
  • Festive occasions lead to rise in demand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Shift to healthier diets and lifestyles could weaken demand
  • Price rises could be an issue for consumers
  • Potential for expansion in hypermarkets
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 23 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 24 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 27 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 28 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DERMATOLOGICALS IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Bayer retains lead with Canesten and Bepanthen
  • Broad availability supports demand
  • Urban pollution and stressful lifestyles boost demand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Rising demand for haemorrhoid treatments
  • Further growth of e-commerce expected
  • Manufacturers set to invest in consumer education
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 29 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
NRT SMOKING CESSATION AIDS IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • High number of smokers provides large potential consumer base
  • A consolidated category
  • Limited range of distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • International players expected to recognise market potential
  • Greater commitment to advertising
  • Threat from e-vapour products
  • CATEGORY INDICATORS
  • Table 36 Number of Smokers by Gender 2018-2023
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 37 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 38 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 39 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 42 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SLEEP AIDS IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • High numbers of Romanians experiencing sleep problems
  • Growing awareness of importance of sleep
  • Heightened stress levels causing sleep problems
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Increased marketing efforts
  • Rising awareness of importance of sleep and expansion of offer
  • Competition from other products
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 43 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 44 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2023-2028
EYE CARE IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Large companies control category
  • Digital lifestyles driving up demand
  • Leading brand to see further share growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Further growth anticipated
  • Parents set to pay more attention to eye health
  • Expanded distribution expected
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 49 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 50 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 53 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 54 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
WOUND CARE IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • More active lifestyles spur demand
  • Perceived value for money supports strength of international brands
  • Private label becoming popular
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • A mature category in need of innovation
  • International brands to remain strong, with category benefiting from broad distribution
  • Children to remain key
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 55 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 59 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
VITAMINS IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Growing awareness of role of nutrition in health and wellbeing
  • Private label emerging in a fragmented market
  • Doctors recommend vitamins for particular groups
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Multivitamins offers potential despite maturity
  • Competition to fuel more intense manufacturer activity
  • Prices may influence demand, but not block it
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 61 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 62 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 63 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 64 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 65 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 66 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 67 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • COVID-19 crisis has lasting impact
  • Expanding availability
  • Local players lead
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Combination of health awareness and stressful lifestyles to boost demand
  • Price rises could affect demand
  • More manufacturer activity and further e-commerce growth
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 68 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 73 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Health awareness supporting consumer interest and shaping demand
  • Shift in beauty standards boosting demand
  • Herbalife retains lead
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Expanding consumer base provides opportunities, though prices may be an impediment to growth
  • New product developments and social media to boost demand
  • New entrants expected
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 75 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 76 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 79 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 80 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SPORTS NUTRITION IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Fitness trend reinforces demand
  • High level of online sales
  • Hit by inflation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Ongoing fitness trend creating opportunities
  • Diversification of consumer base - but continued reliance on male consumers
  • Continued expansion for e-commerce
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 81 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 82 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 85 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Natural trend drives up demand and boosts online availability
  • Growing demand for herbal/traditional analgesics and digestive remedies
  • Limited innovation and private label involvement
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Further growth expected
  • Opportunities for local players
  • Continued expansion of e-commerce may threaten manufacturer margins
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 87 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 89 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 90 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 91 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Growing awareness of children’s nutritional requirements
  • Return to familiar children’s lifestyles boosts circulation of viruses
  • E-commerce continues to gain share
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Relatively consolidated category, as parents trust established brands
  • Birth rate expected to see upturn
  • Ongoing interest in vitamin D
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 93 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 97 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028