Consumer Health in the Czech Republic

Consumer Health in the Czech Republic
Euromonitor International
September 2022

List Of Contents And Tables

CONSUMER HEALTH IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
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
Summary 1 OTC: Switches 2021-2022
DISCLAIMER
DEFINITIONS
SOURCES
Summary 2 Research Sources
ANALGESICS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for systemic analgesics returns to pre-pandemic levels as consumers show more interest in fast-acting formulations
Sales of topical analgesics are strongly influenced by TV advertisement
Well-known international brands continue to play an important role in analgesics
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Future growth of analgesics is set to be rather limited as consumers seek less invasive and more targeted solutions
Stronger shift towards e-commerce unlikely as Czech consumers show strong preference for store-based pharmacies
Increasing interest in herbal alternatives might further limit sales of analgesics
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 THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Return of seasonal flu and common respiratory infections leads to category growth
Private label brands continue to strengthen its position as players recommence new product development
Lekarna.cz launches its AlergoStop mobile application to great popularity
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Pharmacies will remain the main channels for purchasing cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies
Trend towards herbal/natural products is set to continue as consumers continue to prioritise overall health and immunity
Return of ‘normal' and seasonal purchasing patterns will lead to further stabilisation of category sales
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 THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Constipation remains a common health issue, sustaining demand for laxatives
Looser travel restrictions boost recovery of digestive remedies
Paediatric digestive remedies resumes value growth despite declining volume sales
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Modern lifestyles likely to create demand for digestive remedies
Private label brands are set to become more visible as players invest in more research and product development
Probiotics and prebiotics to see continued growth as consumers increasingly prioritise preventative health measures
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 THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Medicated shampoos, hair loss treatments and paediatric treatments continue to gain momentum in the post-pandemic landscape
Sales values/volumes of antifungals remain below pre-pandemic levels despite return to sports centres, swimming pools and international travel
E-commerce sales grow as consumers value anonymity for embarrassing purchases
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
More players set to enter category thanks to potential of hair loss treatments
Private label set to gain value share as players invest in dermatologicals portfolio
Increasing prevalence of herbal products and products containing CBD
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 THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
The number of smokers in the Czech Republic continues to decline as financial incentives encourage them to quit
Increased switch towards alternative tobacco products is limiting growth of NRT smoking cessation aids
E-commerce sales remain somewhat limited as pharmacies are preferred
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health trend and economic incentives will bolster smokers' commitment to quitting
Category growth to be hampered by shift towards alternative smoking products
NRT smoking cessation aids to continue concentrated around two brands
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 THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Sleep aids starts to feel growing competition from dietary supplements
Sales volumes see decline due to inflated prices
Natural remedies dominate sleep aids as Benosen gradually exits the category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Stronger competition from dietary supplements is likely to curb sales in coming years
New launches and entries set to disrupt sleep aid category
Demand for larger packs and stronger formulae from those with severe insomnia
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 THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Sales of standard eye care products driven by increasing screen times
Pharmacies remain to be the main distribution channel for eye care despite the rise of e-commerce during the pandemic
Growing competition from private label as consumers switch to cheaper brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Standard eye care to see growth, partially fuelled by e-commerce sales
Transition to cheaper alternatives will continue and benefit private label brands
Demand for allergy eye care to be sustained by longer pollen seasons
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 THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumer's donations to Ukraine boost volume sales of wound care products whilst rising prices hamper them
Consumers either choose the most basic sticking plasters and bandages or those with strong specific benefits
Hartmann-Rico remains on top with the launch of its Cosmos Mr Wonderful range
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Would care sales to be sustained by interest in outdoor activities and travel
Growing share of private labels expected to slow unit price growth whilst share of sales via e-commerce remains limited
Environmentally friendly options set to see growing popularity
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 THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for vitamins declines but remains higher than it was pre-pandemic
Some changes in consumer behaviour triggered by Covid becoming standard
GymBeam is successfully expanding both online and via its new fitness hub centre
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth rates across vitamins will decelerate as memory of pandemic fades
Intense competition to invigorate innovation and emerging new vitamin formats
Category to face threat from holistic and preventative rival products
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 THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Dietary supplements to support mental health are highly demanded despite immunity remaining the key concern
Consumer focus on beauty supplements supports category growth
Established players extend their existing line of products to remain on top
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Dietary supplements with multiple benefits or personalised supplements are likely to see strongest growth in the forecast period
Emerging new formats for dietary supplements to be supported by e-commerce growth and cheap prices
Company transparency and sustainability commitments will increasingly be the deciding factor for consumer purchases
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 THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Meal replacement sees a mild drop in retail volumes with domestic brands remaining in the top two positions
More consumers turn to supplements to address health and weight concerns brought about by the pandemic
OTC obesity has resumed growth in value though sedentary lifestyles have little impact on this
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Self-image and prevention of health problems will be the main driver of the category
Other forms of weight loss management can hamper sales of the category
E-commerce expected to continue gain ground thanks to convenience and options
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 THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Sports nutrition overcomes supply challenges to record strong growth
Nutrend starts to lose share domestically as it focuses on its expansion abroad
Online retail supports wider exposure to sports nutrition
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sports protein power and sport non-protein to see further growth
Sustainability and transparency to be addressed further as consumers increasingly prioritise these factors
E-commerce to thrive thanks to consumer shift towards online purchasing
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 THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
The change of cannabis law regulates the content of THC in agriculture not for final users
Herbal/traditional sleep aids big winner as anxious consumers seek stress relief
Domestic players maintain a strong presence in a fragmented category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Consumers will continue to seek herbal/traditional products over the forecast period
Herbal/traditional dermatologicals expected to be main driver of category growth
Growth expected in herbal/traditional topical analgesics and tonics thanks to lack of side effects and dependency
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 THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Paediatric dermatologicals continues double-digit growth thanks to parent's investment in premium options
Rising competition from probiotics is hampering sales of paediatric digestive remedies
Paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements see strong value growth as parents continue to prioritise their children's health
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Paediatric consumer health category is set to grow, albeit at a modest rate, hampered by interest in holistic health
High housing and living costs could negatively impact birth rate and volume sales of paediatric consumer health
Sales of paediatric cough/cold remedies to stabilise as daily life normalises
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