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Consumer Health in Sweden

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  • 101 Pages
  • October 2023
  • Region: Sweden
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2537925
The Swedish market consumer health saw healthy growth in retail current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. However, this was driven mainly by inflationary pressures, rather than any real upturn in demand. While the rate of inflation was not as high as in 2022, elevated energy prices impacted manufacturing and distribution costs.

The Consumer Health in Sweden 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 SWEDEN
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 Penetration of Private Label in Consumer Health by Category: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 9 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2023
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 11 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 SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sluggish performance in 2023, as Swedes return to their normal post-pandemic purchasing patterns
  • Decline in demand for topical analgesics amid concerns over diclofenac
  • Pharmacies comprise largest distribution channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Flat performance expected, as holistic trend gathers pace
  • Flat performance for topical analgesics
  • Herbal, convenience and demographic trends offer scope for further development
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 13 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
COUGH, COLD AND ALLERGY (HAY FEVER) REMEDIES IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Decline in demand in 2023, as high inflation squeezes consumer wallets
  • Medicated confectionery continues to decline, despite broad distribution
  • Positive, yet slower growth for e-commerce
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Allergy remedies will benefit from weather-related changes
  • Trend towards more natural cough and cold treatments
  • Store-based pharmacies will continue to play an important role
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 19 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DIGESTIVE REMEDIES IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sluggish performance for digestive remedies in 2023
  • Increased levels of international travel boost demand for motion sickness and diarrhoeal remedies
  • E-commerce continues to grow
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Improved performance expected
  • Younger consumers offer growth potential in mature market
  • Growing preference for more holistic, natural treatments could have negative impact on demand
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 24 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 25 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 28 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 29 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DERMATOLOGICALS IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Varied performance in 2023, with lice treatments leading growth
  • Difficult economic environment has impact on sales of perceived non-essentials
  • E-commerce offers a discrete method of shopping
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Lice treatments and medicated shampoo will lead growth
  • Dermocosmetics could provide threat to growth
  • Well-known brands will hold sway
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 31 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
NRT SMOKING CESSATION AIDS IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Low smoking prevalence means a small consumer base
  • Enduring popularity of snus hinders NTS smoking cessation aid sales
  • Competitive landscape remains highly consolidated
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Bleak outlook for NNT smoking cessation aids
  • No significant change to competitive landscape
  • Pharmacies will remain leading channel
CATEGORY INDICATORS
  • Table 37 Number of Smokers by Gender 2018-2023
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 38 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 39 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 40 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 42 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 43 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SLEEP AIDS IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • High stress levels support high demand for sleep aids, although volume sales see a modest decline in 2023
  • Herbal/traditional options, dominate despite some consumers doubting efficacy
  • Limited private label presence
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sleep aids have much untapped potential
  • Increasing competition from sleeping pill alternatives
  • Products containing melatonin will gain traction
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 44 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 45 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2023-2028
EYE CARE IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Return to normal life, including international travel, continues to fuel growth in eye care
  • Extended screen use gives rise to increase in eye problems
  • E-commerce continues to grow, at the expense of bricks-and-mortar pharmacies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Scope for future expansion
  • Revival of international travel and trend towards warmer summer weather will drive growth for allergy eye care
  • Demographic trends will boost growth
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 50 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 51 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 54 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 55 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
WOUND CARE IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Return to normal lifestyles boosts demand
  • Orkla retains its lead
  • E-commerce remains a minor channel for wound care
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • More subdued growth expected
  • Few opportunities for new product development
  • Modern grocery retailers will remain most important channel
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 57 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
VITAMINS IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Return of common illnesses maintains focus on immunity
  • Inflation places pressure on player margins
  • E-commerce goes from strength to strength
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Vitamins to benefit from expanded consumer base
  • Further development of private label segment
  • E-commerce will continue to develop
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 62 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 63 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 64 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 67 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 68 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Preventative health trend benefits dietary supplements
  • Collagen and probiotics see strong performances
  • E-commerce continues to grows in importance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Untapped potential for growth
  • Consumers will look to reduce their carbon footprints though buying locally produced, eco-friendly and plant-based products
  • Players will continue to develop their e-commerce presence
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 71 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 75 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Swedish consumers employ other methods to address weight issues
  • Direct selling remains an important channel
  • E-commerce continues to gain traction
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Weight management and wellbeing products face an unpromising future, due to a consumer preference for other weight-loss methods
  • Growing competition from high protein products could hinder sales
  • Consumers seek vegan and vegetarian offerings
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 76 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 77 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 80 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 81 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SPORTS NUTRITION IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Burgeoning gym culture boost sales of sports nutrition products
  • Protein enters the mainstream
  • E-commerce remains vitally important, due to popularity of bulk purchasing
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Solid growth expected, thanks to health and wellness trends
  • Growing demand for vegan offerings
  • E-commerce will continue to grow, albeit to a lesser extent
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 82 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 83 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Topical analgesics lead growth in herbal/traditional products
  • Cloetta Sverige leads fragmented landscape
  • E-commerce sees further advancement
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Health and wellness trends will continue to drive growth
  • E-commerce will become increasingly influential
  • Environmental issues likely to grow to prominence
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 89 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 93 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sales suffer from further decline in national birth rate and widespread use of adult products
  • Focus on preventative health leads to further growth for vitamins and dietary supplements
  • E-commerce grows in importance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Only modest growth expected, as tight budgets lead parents to eschew child-specific products
  • Market will remain consolidated, as key players attempt to build share through further segmentation
  • Solid growth for e-commerce
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 95 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 99 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028