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Consumer Health in Peru

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  • 108 Pages
  • October 2023
  • Region: Peru
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2595818
Consumer health shows variable recovery in 2023, with an ongoing return to the normalisation of sales patterns following the atypical period of the pandemic. Challenges, however, continue, such as the departure of President Castillo's government, in the face of a failed coup in December 2022, bringing paralysis and protests that lasted for months, causing a lack of supply, uncertainty, and the closure of sales channels, especially in southern Peru.

The Consumer Health in Peru 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 PERU
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 PERUKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Reduced concern about COVID-19 dampens sales of analgesics
  • Generics remain relevant for consumers in Peru
  • GSK’s Panadol maintains its leading place
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Recovery of economy expected to herald stronger sales for big brands names
  • Relevance of acetaminophen and ibuprofen means other styles of analgesics need to find their target audiences
  • Extension of distribution channels for OTC products will support sales
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 PERUKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Consumers’ return to doctors hinders ongoing recovery of OTC antihistamines
  • Efficiency and speed of action are the most sought-after attributes in cough, cold and allergy remedies
  • Media attention on other infections leaves behind the common cold and ‘flu
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growing cannibalisation by prescription drugs towards the category
  • Possibility of a warmer winter lowers growth expectations for cough and cold remedies
  • Pharyngeal preparations set to enjoy ongoing healthy growth
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 PERUKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Extensive rains and heat increase cases of digestive diseases
  • New line extensions and launches boost the image of digestive remedies
  • Vitamins and dietary supplements gain prominence over smaller categories of digestive remedies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Price-to-quality ratios will continue to be of importance
  • Brands will continue to use specialised positioning over the forecast period
  • Return of unhealthy consumption habits provide growth opportunities for brands
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 PERUKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Excessive heat caused by El Niño generates fungal infections in consumers
  • Bepanthen sees ongoing success thanks to its multiple-use benefits and high brand recognition
  • Isodine maintains top brand place, even ahead of the popular Bepanthen
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Prescription products influence trends in highly fragmented category
  • Dermocosmetics expected to see increasing attention over the forecast period
  • Greater openness around women's needs will fuel growth for female-centred brands
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 PERU
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • NRT smoking cessation aids is not a notable category in Peru
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Young Peruvians increasing consumption of e-cigarette vaporisers
  • Percentage of smokers expected to decrease year on year
  • Public and private stakeholders reinforce their anti-tobacco campaigns
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
SLEEP AIDS IN PERUKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sleep aids boosted by growing consumer awareness as insomnia remains an issue for many
  • More+ Sleep gummies maintains top popularity
  • Informal products remain the largest percentage of brands, although they could pose a health risk to consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Educating about the need for restful sleep will further boost the growth of the category
  • Brands have great potential to expand into modern retail channels
  • Players offering herbal remedies see opportunities ahead
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 42 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 43 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2023-2028
EYE CARE IN PERUKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Eye care is another winner, but consumers have low brand awareness
  • Visiver, private label of InRetail Pharma, maintains its lead in eye care
  • Eye care awareness continues to grow, with different issues seen within adults and children
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Allergy eye care remains a category with little competition
  • Vitamins and dietary supplements for the eyes will become more important
  • Gamers: a target audience with great potential
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 48 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 49 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 52 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 53 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
WOUND CARE IN PERUKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Wound care benefits from consumers’ return to active, out-of-home lifestyles
  • Eye-catching brand extensions needed to stand out in a mature category
  • Pharmacies remains the leading channel for wound care, with other channels showing potential
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Wound care remains a rather basic category
  • Targeted-to-audience products will help to boost brand image
  • Supermarkets will become a more relevant channel over the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 54 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 55 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 58 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 59 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
VITAMINS IN PERUKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Vitamins return to more normal sales patterns following the atypical pandemic period
  • Fragmented category with a large number of brands
  • Multivitamins attract price-sensitive consumers due to their value for money
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Vitamin B grows in relevance when it comes to meeting the needs of women
  • Innovation in formats, such as gummies, helps brands to stand out on the shelves
  • Dietary supplements will continue to pose competition to vitamins
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 60 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 61 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 62 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 65 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 66 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN PERUKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Dietary supplements enjoys healthy growth, thanks to combination products and probiotics
  • Specialisations in trending ingredients help to boost sales of combination dietary supplements
  • Direct sales companies opt for omnichannel strategies in ensure ongoing success
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Trending herbal products focus on mental wellness
  • Packaged food brands aim to include healthier attributes in their products, thus posing competition to supplements
  • Competition set to intensify around pricing and promotions
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 67 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 68 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 72 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 73 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN PERUKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Abbot Laboratorios maintains its lead, thanks to the ongoing success of Ensure in supplement nutrition drinks
  • An overweight population leads to higher risk of diabetes
  • Consumers are seen to value clean labels in healthy packaged food, in turn influencing weight management trends
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Rx solutions to treat diabetes reduce growth outlook for weight loss supplements
  • Social media trends define modern options, leaving traditional methods looking old-fashioned
  • Weight management and wellbeing products are highly dependent on promotions and offers
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 74 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 75 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 76 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 77 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 78 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 79 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SPORTS NUTRITION IN PERUKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Post-pandemic resumption of sporting activities benefits sports nutrition, but challenges around whey protein supply remain
  • Social media and word of mouth are now the most influential channels for sports nutrition promotion
  • Consumers improve their eating habits in a more complex economic context
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Companies must find new strategies in the face of competition from healthy packaged food
  • Grams of protein per scoop will be more relevant when choosing a protein powder
  • Targeting consumer groups is a key strategy for players
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 80 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 81 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 84 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 85 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN PERUKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Strong availability and affordable prices push consumers towards herbal/traditional remedies
  • New herbal line extensions of digestive remedies boost growth
  • Popular culture in many regions favours traditional medicine over pharmacology
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Herbal sleep aids show good scope for growth
  • Herbal pharyngeal preparations will continue to grow
  • Trending herbal products focus on mental wellbeing
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 86 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 87 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 88 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 89 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 90 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 91 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN PERUKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Trend for probiotics in dietary supplements influences products for children
  • Sanofi pulls leading brand Kiddi Pharmaton from the market
  • Return to face-to-face school classes and out-of-home activities drive growth for OTC brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Innovation in formats expected to continue and boost ongoing growth
  • Economic uncertainties may suppress potential growth, but will benefit cheaper options
  • Doctors' recommendations will continue to be key for children’s medicines
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 92 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 93 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 94 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 95 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 96 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 97 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028