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Consumer Health in China

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  • 99 Pages
  • September 2023
  • Region: China
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2516750
Consumer health in China recorded high single-digit current value growth in 2022, mainly due to the COVID-19-related sales surge for OTC products, and this growth trend is set to continue in 2023, mainly due to rising health awareness.

The analyst's Consumer Health in China 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 CHINA
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 CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Outbreaks of COVID-19 and influenza stimulate the consumption of analgesics
  • The market demonstrates a preference for specific active ingredients
  • Topical analgesics/anaesthetic continues to exhibit robust growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Systemic analgesics poised for continued steady growth due to increasing consumer awareness
  • Analgesics set to continue to become more specialised
  • Some consumers expected to be reluctant to purchase Japanese brands
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 CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies shows a positive trend due to end of zero-COVID policy
  • Systemic antihistamines/allergy remedies has great growth potential
  • Combination products outperforms the market thanks to national endorsement
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Return to slower growth expected for cough remedies and pharyngeal preparations
  • Paediatric cough, cold and allergy remedies has the strongest growth potential
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 CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Digestive remedies experiences high growth amidst the pandemic
  • Herbal/traditional digestive remedies are increasingly favoured by consumers
  • Penetration of e-commerce continues to rise
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Digestive remedies is saturated, and therefore has limited growth potential
  • Laxatives set to experience stronger competition from outside the category
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 CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Holistic health concerns boost sales of dermatologicals
  • Hair loss treatments continues to be the most promising category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Vaginal antifungals likely to continue to experience a lack of growth momentum
  • E-commerce set to see ongoing growth
  • Dermatologicals expected to become more fragmented
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
SLEEP AIDS IN CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • COVID-19 and other factors fuel the growth of sleep aids
  • Combination products are gaining ground in sleep aids
  • Domestic players venture into the category, due to health food filing system
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sleep aids brands flock to interest-based e-commerce
  • Sleep aids set to keep being stretched, with innovative ingredients
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 36 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 37 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 40 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2023-2028
EYE CARE IN CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Use of digital devices continues to drive steady growth for eye care
  • Japanese manufacturers are currently facing significant challenges and dilemmas
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Artificial tears products have tremendous potential
  • Smaller dosages in eye care set to attract more attention
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 42 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 43 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 46 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 47 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
WOUND CARE IN CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Resurgence of outdoor activities drives rebound for wound care
  • Technological innovations shape awareness and the need for proper wound care
  • Convenience and efficiency are the legacy of O2O platforms
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • The ongoing popularity of outdoor pursuits expected to be a key growth driver
  • Further specialised solutions expected in wound care
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 48 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 49 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 52 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 53 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
VITAMINS IN CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Demand for vitamins rises due to COVID-19
  • Paediatric vitamins maintains healthy growth despite the declining birth rate
  • Interest-based e-commerce propels online sales of vitamins
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Older consumers will become a new target group for vitamins
  • The shifting focus of women’s vitamins
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 54 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 55 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 56 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 59 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
“Fourth meal” becomes a new choice for Chinese consumers in their pursuit of health
  • COVID-19-related dietary supplements usher in sales surges for specific categories
  • Glucosamine sees a decline due to intensified competition
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Fast-paced lifestyles will accelerate the growth of liver health products
  • Nurturing health gaining traction amongst younger consumers
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 61 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 62 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 63 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 64 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 65 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 66 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 67 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Health concerns remain a key factor for decline in weight management and wellbeing
  • Increasing focus on immunity drives dynamic growth for supplement nutrition drinks
  • E-commerce platforms are crucial for the distribution of weight management and wellbeing products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Diverse performances across different categories
  • Health will be the new revolution in meal replacement
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 68 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 69 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 72 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 73 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SPORTS NUTRITION IN CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Return of outdoor activities and sports engagements drive full recovery for sports nutrition
  • Convenient formats attract younger consumers
  • Lifting of COVID-19 restrictions brings back the buzz for protein/energy bars
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Health awareness and the wellbeing mindset expected to continue to bring opportunities
  • Interest-based e-commerce has become a new battlefield
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 74 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 75 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 76 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 77 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 78 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 79 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Recovery for nurturing products in herbal/traditional dietary supplements
  • Due to the pandemic, herbal/traditional cough, cold, and allergy (hay fever) remedies attracts attention
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Heated market for herbal/traditional dietary supplements for liver health
  • Herbal/traditional digestive remedies set to experience continued growth in demand
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 80 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 81 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 84 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 85 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN CHINAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Declining birth rate does not hinder growth for paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements
  • Paediatric OTC experiences a trend towards diversification
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Diversification of paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements
  • Steady growth expected in paediatric OTC
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 86 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 87 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 88 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 89 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 90 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 91 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028