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Consumer Health in Algeria

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  • 75 Pages
  • December 2025
  • Region: Algeria
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2544924
The rate of growth in retail current value sales of consumer health slowed slightly but remained vigorous in Algeria during 2025. However, this growth was largely driven by higher prices, rather than an increase in retail volume sales. Local consumers remain under pressure, but growth is being supported by an increase in self-medication, which is boosting demand for OTC at the expense of prescription medications.

This report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2025, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2030 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

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Consumer Health in 2025: The big picture
  • Key trends in 2025
  • Competitive landscape
  • Channel developments
  • What next for consumer health?
MARKET INDICATORS
  • Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2020-2025
MARKET DATA
  • Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 9 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2025
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
APPENDIX
  • OTC registration and classification
  • Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
  • Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
  • Switches
DEFINITIONS
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
ANALGESICS IN ALGERIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Growing demand for self-medication boosts demand for analgesics
  • Sanofi-Aventis continues to strengthen its position
  • Pharmacies still the sole distribution channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Self-medication trend will deepen
  • Limited purchasing power will weigh on growth
  • Adult ketoprofen will continue to perform strongly
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 13 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUGH, COLD AND ALLERGY (HAY FEVER) REMEDIES IN ALGERIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Paediatric cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies the most dynamic category
  • Saidal Algerie SpA remains the largest and most dynamic player
  • Pharmacies the sole distribution channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Urbanisation and worsening air pollution will support sales growth
  • Domestic brands will gain ground among more price-sensitive consumers
  • High birth rate will underpin demand for paediatric offerings
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 19 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DIGESTIVE REMEDIES IN ALGERIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Dietary and water-quality issues lead to increased prevalence of gastrointestinal problems
  • Locally produced international brands Forlax and Imodium lead the way
  • Pharmacies remain the sole distribution channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Increasing consumer awareness will boost demand
  • New formulations and flavours will increasingly cater to local tastes
  • Domestic production will continue to expand
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 24 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 25 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 28 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 29 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DERMATOLOGICALS IN ALGERIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Positive performance for dermatologicals in Algeria
  • Leader Saidal Algerie SpA enjoys high production capacity, strong brands and wide distribution
  • Pharmacies remain the dominant distribution channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Increasing awareness and widening distribution will support growth
  • Herbal/traditional remedies will gain ground
  • Product availability will widen
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 31 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
WOUND CARE IN ALGERIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Increased interest in outdoor activities boosts demand for wound care
  • Market leader Paul Hartmann Algerie Sarl enjoys high level of brand recognition
  • Pharmacies remain the leading distribution channel, but alternatives are gaining ground
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sticking plasters/adhesive bandages will continue to dominate retail value sales
  • New product development likely to be minimal
  • Hydrofiber plasters could be introduced
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 36 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 37 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 40 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
VITAMINS IN ALGERIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising awareness boosts demand, particularly for multivitamins
  • Saidal Algerie SpA continues to lead but trails Solvay Pharma in multivitamins
  • Grocery retailers continue to gain ground on pharmacies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Accelerating consumer lifestyles will boost demand
  • Women and children will be key target audiences for multivitamins
  • Manufacturers will pivot to sustainability
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 42 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 43 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 44 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 47 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN ALGERIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Heightened consumer interest in preventative health
  • LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AG narrows the gap to Alpharm Srl
  • Pharmacies continue to dominate distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Increasing health consciousness will drive growth
  • Combination dietary supplements will remain dominant
  • Personalised nutrition and vegan-friendly offerings could be emerging trends
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 49 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 50 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 51 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 54 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 55 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN ALGERIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising health-awareness and image-consciousness supports growth
  • International brands dominate
  • Supermarkets gain ground, but pharmacies remain dominant
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Self-image and appearance will remain the main growth drivers
  • Globalisation will support demand growth
  • Natural ingredients will be a focus of innovation
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 56 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 57 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
SPORTS NUTRITION IN ALGERIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sports nutrition benefitting from rising interest in sports and fitness
  • Ultimate Nutrition Inc leads
  • Health and personal care stores gain ground on pharmacies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sports nutrition will remain a niche
  • Lack of local production will limit affordability
  • Sports nutrition will become more personalised
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 62 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 63 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 64 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 65 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 66 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 67 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN ALGERIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Slight slowdown in retail current value sales growth
  • Saidal Algerie SpA remains dominant
  • Grocery retailers gradually growing in importance as a distribution channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Herbal/traditional dietary supplements will remain the most dynamic category
  • Wider availability of non-herbal/traditional economy brands may limit demand growth
  • Herbal/traditional offerings will become safer, more effective and more consistent
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 68 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 69 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 72 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 73 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2025-2030
PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN ALGERIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Shift from traditional remedies to modern medical treatments
  • Local companies gain ground amid import restrictions
  • Grocery retailers an increasingly important distribution channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Rising consumer awareness will remain key growth driver
  • Increased local manufacturing will make paediatric consumer health more affordable
  • Increased emphasis on preventive healthcare
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 74 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 75 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 76 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 77 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030