Consumer Health in Taiwan - Research and Markets

The most serious pandemic outbreak in Taiwan happened in the first half of 2022. Compared with the first outbreak in 2021, the number of new cases per day was much higher due to the local outbreak across the country. However, there were no lockdown restrictions in 2022 because the vaccination coverage was higher than that of 2021, meaning that far fewer people would have serious adverse symptoms.

The Consumer Health in Taiwan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2017-2021, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2026 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Allergy Care, Herbal/Traditional , 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.

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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.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Consumer health in 2022: The big picture
2022 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for consumer health?

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2017-2022
Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2017-2022

MARKET DATA

Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2018-2022
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2022
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label in Consumer Health by Category: % Value 2017-2022
Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 9 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2022
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

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 SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Return to positive performance
Strong pricing competition
Chemists/pharmacies remains largest distribution channel

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Potential restrictions on sale of diclofenac-based topical analgesics
Easy access has downside
Potential for variation

CATEGORY DATA

Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 13 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2018-2022
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2019-2022
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

COUGH, COLD AND ALLERGY (HAY FEVER) REMEDIES IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Revival of long-term growth trend
Medicated confectionery a special case
Still room for new brands and variants

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Inflation and pricing competition
Allergies to remain an issue, while pharmacies retain important role
Budget-conscious consumers unlikely to sacrifice products, though lifestyle changes may affect demand

CATEGORY DATA

Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 19 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2018-2022
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2019-2022
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

DIGESTIVE REMEDIES IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Digestive remedies back on growth track
Diarrhoeal remedies’ performance affected by COVID-19’s impact on hygiene and travel
Digestive remedies continues to attract investment

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Price rises unlikely to be as dramatic as in some industries
Attitudes to hygiene and travel to remain important
Digestive issues still a cause of embarrassment

CATEGORY DATA

Table 24 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 25 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2018-2022
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2019-2022
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

DERMATOLOGICALS IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Less volatile than other OTC categories
Incidence of mask wearing and hand sanitising declines
Reduced stigma benefiting vaginal antifungals and haemorrhoid treatments

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Online pricing competition
Fragmented competitive landscape
Growing competition from beauty and personal care

CATEGORY DATA

Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 31 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2018-2022
Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2019-2022
Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2019-2022
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

NRT SMOKING CESSATION AIDS IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Low smoking prevalence and lack of popularity of smoking mean a small base for NRT smoking cessation aids
Specifics of Swedish legislation and culture undermine potential
Consolidated competitive landscape

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Inflation and economic hardship
Grocery retailers to remain important
Forecast period unlikely to see significant change in competitive landscape

CATEGORY INDICATORS

Table 37 Number of Smokers by Gender 2017-2022

CATEGORY DATA

Table 38 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 39 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2018-2022
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2019-2022
Table 42 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 43 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

SLEEP AIDS IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

High stress levels support demand for sleep aids
Many Swedes have problems with their sleep
Herbal/traditional options dominate despite some consumers doubting efficacy

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Sleep aids suitable for e-commerce
Opportunities for melatonin
Untapped potential

CATEGORY DATA

Table 44 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2017-2022
Table 45 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2018-2022
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2019-2022
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2022-2027
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2022-2027

EYE CARE IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Return to normality after COVID-19 crisis
Upward pressure on prices
Fierce competition to provide counter pressure

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Potential for increased demand
Increased cost of living
Demographic developments to generate demand

CATEGORY DATA

Table 50 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 51 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2018-2022
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2019-2022
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

WOUND CARE IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Return to more normal lifestyles boosts demand
Surge in demand after Russian invasion of Ukraine
Orkla retains lead

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Wound care unlikely to suffer severely from consumer cutbacks
Lack of innovation
Range of distribution options

CATEGORY DATA

Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 57 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2018-2022
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2019-2022
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

VITAMINS IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Return of common illnesses maintains focus on immunity
Supply issues
E-commerce to remain popular

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Debates around vitamin D

Vitamins to benefit from expanded consumer base
Further development of private label segment

CATEGORY DATA

Table 62 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 63 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 64 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2017-2022
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2018-2022
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2022
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Dietary supplements taking up increasing share of consumer health
Strong e-commerce influence
Products targeting general health and immunity perform well

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Many consumers unclear about benefits of dietary supplements
Ethical issues coming into focus
A number of trends set to influence development of dietary supplements

CATEGORY DATA

Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 71 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2017-2022
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2018-2022
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2022
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Less directly impacted by COVID-19 crisis than other categories
Swedish consumers likely to employ other methods to address weight issues
Challenges with distribution

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

An unpromising future
Consumers likely to continue to favour other methods of addressing weight problems
Unpredictable trends and habits

CATEGORY DATA

Table 76 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 77 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2018-2022
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2019-2022
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

SPORTS NUTRITION IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Sports nutrition performing well in 2022
Wider trend towards interest in protein
Trend towards exercising at home

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Continued interest in sport and exercise
Central role for e-commerce
Live fast, buy fast

CATEGORY DATA

Table 82 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 83 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2018-2022
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2019-2022
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Stable demand
Ongoing shift towards dietary supplements
Continued interest in e-commerce

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Inflation and price pressure
Longer lasting impact of COVID-19?
Environmental issues likely to return to prominence

CATEGORY DATA

Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 89 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2018-2022
Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2022
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN SWEDENKEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS

Minor role in consumer health
New launches in paediatric consumer health
Refugees from Ukraine increase demand for paediatric consumer health products

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Paediatric consumer health likely to prove resilient
E-commerce plays important role
New launches to form part of broader segmentation trend

CATEGORY DATA

Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 95 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 96 Sales of Paediatric Vitamins and Dietary Supplements by Type: % Value 2017-2022
Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2018-2022
Table 98 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2022
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 100 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027