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Consumer Health in Slovakia

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  • 103 Pages
  • October 2025
  • Region: Slovakia
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2882595
In 2025, consumer health in Slovakia is on a favourable growth path in value terms. This is supported by stronger product accessibility, gradual regulatory improvements and improving consumer confidence. Better logistics and the replenishment of previously limited OTC products are also driving sales momentum. This represents a notable improvement from the previous year.

The Consumer Health in Slovakia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2029 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 in Consumer Health 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
  • Summary 1 OTC: Switches 2024-2025
DISCLAIMERDEFINITIONS
SOURCES
  • Summary 2 Research Sources
ANALGESICS IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Stabilisation of demand for analgesics
  • Zentiva leads overall category in 2025
  • Pharmacy-first distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Positive trajectory ahead for analgesics in Slovakia
  • Innovation as a growth driver
  • Restrictions on broader availability
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 SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Category stabilises after supply disruptions
  • Multinationals maintain the lead
  • Pharmacy-first distribution with growing online presence
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Steady outlook with seasonal drivers
  • E-commerce set for further gains
  • Rising challenge from herbal remedies, vitamins and supplements
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 SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Healthy growth for digestive remedies in 2025
  • Concentration among leading players
  • Pharmacies channel leads distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sustained growth driven by lifestyle and ageing
  • Technology enhancing access and efficiency
  • Innovation and format diversification
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 SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising demand driven by antifungals and other treatments
  • Bayer leads with Bepanthen and Canesten
  • Pharmacies dominates distribution, but e-commerce expands rapidly
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Steady growth outlook for forecast period
  • AI tools supporting category expansion
  • Growth potential with some constraints
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 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
NRT SMOKING CESSATION AIDS IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Value sales rebound to positive in 2025
  • Concentrated competitive environment
  • Pharmacies remains the primary distribution channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growth predicted despite challenges
  • Innovation and potential new entrants
  • Impact of higher taxes on smoking alternatives
CATEGORY INDICATORS
  • Table 37 Number of Smokers by Gender 2020-2025
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 38 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 39 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 40 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 42 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 43 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
SLEEP AIDS IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Healthy growth in value, limited gains in volume
  • Competitive landscape remains stable
  • Pharmacies retains the lead as online distribution expands slowly
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Steady outlook supported by demand for natural solutions, though challenges remain
  • Health technology as key growth driver
  • Private label penetration remains limited
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 44 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 45 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2025-2030
EYE CARE IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • 2025 marks return to growth after supply shortages
  • Private label strengthens share
  • Pharmacies dominates, e-commerce expands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Stable outlook supported by private label expansion
  • AI adoption personalises consumer journeys
  • Innovation and smart packaging will boost demand
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 50 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 51 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 54 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 55 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
WOUND CARE IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Wound care in Slovakia sees further growth in 2025
  • Hartmann-Rico leads with strong brand portfolio
  • Shift towards online retail continues
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Moderate but steady growth ahead
  • Distribution patterns remain consistent
  • Private label to expand further
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 57 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
VITAMINS IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sales remain stable for vitamins in Slovakia in 2025
  • Slovakia relies heavily on imports
  • Pharmacies remains key but other channels gain share
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Positive outlook with focus on health, with liposomal vitamins set to gain ground
  • Technological innovation to drive uptake
  • E-commerce expansion and new consumer touchpoints
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 62 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 63 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 64 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 67 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 68 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Positive growth continues across subcategories
  • Fragmented landscape despite strong multinationals
  • Distribution expands across channels
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Wider opportunities across preventive health
  • Personalisation through technology
  • Regulation shaping product development
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 71 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 75 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Positive growth continues for weight management and wellbeing
  • Herbalife maintains leading position
  • Multi-channel distribution shapes access
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Convenience-focused growth outlook
  • AI and personalisation as growth drivers
  • E-commerce strengthens while traditional channels remain relevant
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 76 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 77 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 80 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 81 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
SPORTS NUTRITION IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Robust growth continues in 2025
  • GymBeam leads overall sports nutrition in Slovakia
  • E-commerce dominates distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Positive outlook ahead
  • Personalisation to drive growth
  • Product innovation to expand choice
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 82 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 83 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Solid performance continues for herbal/traditional products
  • Supply structure remains stable
  • Pharmacies leads, e-commerce gains ground
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Favourable perceptions to sustain demand
  • Private label to gain share
  • Innovation to enhance efficacy
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 89 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 93 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN SLOVAKIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Category rebounds with stronger availability of paediatric analgesics
  • Multibrand competition defines competitive landscape
  • Stable distribution with pharmacies in the lead
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Steady growth supported by preventive health
  • Private label expansion
  • Digital marketing to shape purchasing behaviour
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 95 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 99 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030