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Consumer Health in Norway

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  • 114 Pages
  • September 2023
  • Region: Norway
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2555765
2023 saw a repeat of the moderate, sustainable growth that was registered in most categories of consumer health during 2022, with the prevailing background trends characterised by a return to some semblance of pre-pandemic normality in the daily lives of most local consumers. This brought an end to the often significant fluctuations in sales growth rates that were seen during the pandemic and the initial stages of the post-pandemic era.

The analyst's Consumer Health in Norway 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 NORWAY
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 NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising demand due to various favourable factors during the post-pandemic era
  • Acetaminophen and ibuprofen remain the most popular categories of analgesics
  • Wide distribution allows for a strong showing for e-commerce in analgesics
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • A positive performance ahead for analgesics at a time of rising stress levels
  • Topical analgesics/anaesthetic slated for a strong and steady performance
  • Innovation set to remain a minor consideration for the leading brands of analgesics
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 NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Steady sales growth for the largest OTC category due to the return of social lives
  • Slower growth for some categories in 2023 after a particularly strong showing in 2022
  • Antihistamines/allergy remedies bounces back in 2023 after sales slump in 2022
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • A modest performance ahead due to saturation and maturity
  • The longer allergy season set to support demand for antihistamines/allergy remedies
  • Medicated confectionery set to remain a huge and rather anomalous category
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 NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Diarrhoeal remedies and motion sickness remedies thrive during the post-pandemic era
  • Reintroduction of famotidine-based histamines boosts the performance of H2 blockers
  • Greater attention to diet and hygiene undermines demand for digestive remedies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Lifestyle trends expected to remain relatively unfavourable to digestive remedies
  • Norway’s ageing population presents opportunities for sales growth in key categories
  • Pharmacies to continue dominating distribution as e-commerce continues to develop
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 NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Positive sales growth for dermatologicals as demand for core products remains inelastic
  • Antiparasitics/lice (head and body) treatments rebounds from previous sales slump
  • Stable growth for antipruritics, the most popular category of dermatologicals in Norway
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Reduced stigma surrounding the use of dermatologicals set to spur demand
  • Sales set to receive a boost from consumers spending more time outdoors
  • The rise of premium beauty and personal care products that mimic dermatologicals
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 NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Lingering concerns about the negative impact of smoking supports sales growth in 2023
  • NRT smoking cessation aids in danger of becoming a victim of its own success
  • The presence of snus presents competition to NRT cessation aids
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Smoking’s negative image and shift towards holistic health to support sales growth
  • E-Commerce a more dynamic distribution channel for NRT smoking cessation aids
  • Consolidation and high barriers to entry make the emergence of new players unlikely
  • 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 NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Consistently positive sales growth as rising stress levels underpin rising demand
  • The ageing of Norway’s population favourable for sales of sleep aids
  • Herbal/traditional sleep aids the only options available OTC
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Moderate positive growth ahead for sleep aids amidst rising stress levels
  • Rise of e-commerce unlikely to challenge dominance of pharmacies and direct selling
  • Stigma surrounding anxiety and insomnia set to dissipate, benefiting sleep aids
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 NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Further stable and steady growth for eye care due to the impact of lifestyle habits
2023 sees allergy eye care return to positive growth after mild allergy season in 2022
  • The ageing of the Norwegian population creates opportunities for eye care
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Rising amounts of screen time in daily life to continue supporting demand for eye care
  • The warming of the climate set to extend and intensify annual pollen allergy seasons
  • Advances in eye surgery, corrective eyewear and optical goods to put pressure on sales
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 NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Positive growth continues as the return to regular daily routines makes injury more likely
  • The famous Norwegian love of the great outdoors supports demand for wound care
  • Orkla Group maintains leadership in wound care via Norgesplaster and Salvequick
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • The return to the great outdoors to continue promoting the use of wound care
  • Maturity and essential nature of wound care render innovation less relevant
  • Few changes expected in distribution or competitive environment in wound care
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 NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sales declines continue as the category adjusts after booming during the pandemic
  • Single vitamins continue to dominate sales as consumers prefer a targeted approach
  • E-Commerce continues to develop into a major distribution channel for vitamins
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Steady rather than spectacular growth expected as questions over efficacy remain
  • Demographic changes and heightened health awareness to support sales growth
  • Innovation and new product development to drive demand during the forecast period
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 NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • A much more consistent performance in dietary supplements than in vitamins
  • A handful of dynamic categories are driving overall sales growth in dietary supplements
  • Scepticism about the effectiveness of dietary supplements undermines sales growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Stability and steady growth to define dietary supplements over the forecast period
  • Products with a beauty-enhancing positioning set to generate stronger demand
  • Dietary supplements that target vegans likely to gain ground over the forecast period
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 NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Long-term sales decline continues as consumers returned to pre-pandemic habits
  • E-Commerce gains ground in a relatively fragmented distribution landscape
  • Slimming teas is an underdeveloped category that holds huge promise
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Weight management and wellbeing set to remain out-of-step with current diet trends
  • The strong position of direct selling to contribute to the category’s challenges
  • High and rising obesity rate could present opportunities for innovative players
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 NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Consistently positive growth as the post-pandemic exercise trend continues to build
  • Protein/energy bars benefits from demand for convenience among busy consumers
  • The high-protein diet trend presents challenges and opportunities to sports nutrition
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sports nutrition to benefit from rising interest in exercise and convenience
  • E-Commerce set to remain the dominant distribution channel for sports nutrition
  • Sports non-protein products slated for positive growth due to rising consumer interest
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 NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising demand pushes sales growth across most herbal/traditional category in 2023
  • Herbal/traditional sleep aids records robust growth as rising stress levels boost demand
  • General scepticism towards herbal/traditional products places limits on demand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Herbal/traditional products slated for a modest sales performance
  • Preference for OTC and Rx medicines to limit demand for herbal/traditional products
  • E-Commerce set to grow as it emerges into a mainstream distribution channel
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 NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sales trends in 2023 determined largely by performance at the height of the pandemic
  • Sales remain relatively low outside of paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements
  • Demand for paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements supported by informational campaigns
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Slow growth ahead due to low birth rate and preference for general products
  • E-Commerce slated for further growth in the distribution of paediatric consumer health
  • New products likely to be seen as innovation remains crucial to success
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