Wound care is expected to see increased current value growth in 2020 to that seen the previous year. Although the category saw an increase in demand during panic-buying as a result of COVID-19 in the second quarter of the year, sales slowed down shortly after, due to home seclusion and participating in fewer physical outdoor activities, which led to fewer injuries and less need for replacement purchases. However, this effect was counteracted by accidents happening at home and people…

The outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has encouraged Spanish consumers to increase their consumption of products claiming to reinforce the immune system. Retail volume and current value sales are expected to grow much faster over 2020 as a whole, compared with 2019, as consumers look to vitamins to ensure a stronger immune system to fight against possible infection or the virus if infected. Sales of vitamin C and multivitamins have benefited, as their consumption is believed to strengthen…

As in analgesics, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in 2020 has supported sales of cough/cold remedies in Spain. Even if an effective vaccine or treatment to fight COVID-19 is developed, the category’s performance will continue to be supported by perceived immunity/protection from COVID-19 symptoms in the short to medium term, at least. This led to significant stockpiling in the first weeks of the pandemic. As it will take time to develop and distribute any COVID-19 vaccine, cough/cold…

The worsening economic situation as a consequence of the lockdown measures implemented to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen many Ecuadorians lose their jobs and affect the disposable incomes of many local consumers. Consequently, many households have to carefully consider their expenditure, with many focusing on only buying essential items and brands that offer a best cost-benefit ratio. When people have tighter budgets, dermatologicals tends to suffer more than certain…

COVID-19 had a medium impact on digestive remedies in 2020, that was mostly felt during the first eight weeks following the initial enactment of lockdown in March. While digestive remedies did not suffer inventory shortages like many other categories, the boost in sales was accounted for by curfew restrictions that resulted in more consumers eating at home. Furthermore, an overall lack of activity and increased nervousness amongst consumers also supported the growth in sales of digestive…

The outbreak of COVID-19 is expected to result in a decline in value growth for digestive remedies, with diarrhoeal remedies moving from positive growth in 2019 to a sharp decline of 7% predicted for 2020. With consumers staying at home and eating out less, need for diarrhoeal remedies was impacted. In addition, celebratory occasions, socialising with friends, parties and gatherings were all impacted by COVID-19 regulations, with a lack of these events further reducing the need for digestive…

As seen in vitamins, dietary supplements sales are also being driven in 2020 by the increasing interest among consumers in purchasing products that they feel can boost their body’s immunity. Ecuadorians are increasing their purchases of dietary supplements as many believe that the consumption of such products can help increase their immunity to protect them from becoming infected with COVID-19. Among the areas most positively affected by this trend was ginseng, paediatric vitamins and…

In 2020, herbal/traditional products is expected to post a slightly higher current value growth rate to that seen in the previous year, with COVID-19 significantly boosting demand for herbal/traditional cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies. At the onset of lockdown, local consumers were eager to boost their immune systems with natural alternatives to prevent the likelihood of getting sick with COVID-19. Furthermore, many consumers turned to herbal/traditional products as a solution…

Vitamins is expected to record a decline in retail volume sales in 2020 and suppressed retail current value growth. Unlike in other countries, Georgia will see a reduced demand for vitamins in 2020 as a result of the harm that COVID-19 will cause to the Georgian economy.

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Weight management and wellbeing posts moderate growth in 2020, with consumers becoming more interested in the health and wellness trend. COVID-19 has not had significant impact on this category, neither hindering progress nor dramatically increasing interest. The Estonian government has been promoting healthier lifestyles over the review period, trying to motivate people to eat more fruit and vegetables and decrease alcohol consumption. The campaign has mostly taken place through social…

The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have a negative effect on retail value and retail volume sales alike in digestive remedies in 2020. This negative effect is caused by a decline in consumers eating in restaurants because of social distancing measures (which prevent consumers from socialising), hospitality closures and restrictions in Georgia.

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COVID-19 is expected to lead to higher value growth in 2020 compared to 2019, with 6% value growth predicted, compared to 1% recorded in 2019. This was due to consumers stockpiling goods they thought would be essential for their children, worried about future supply issues or potential isolation.

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Wound care is expected to record lower current value growth in 2020 compared to 2019, with the COVID-19 lockdown in the country closing gyms, and therefore, reducing the physical activities for some consumers. Furthermore, as socialising was restricted, any team sports or physical activities done with others was also put on hold, with the outbreak of COVID-19 ultimately leading to consumers spending less time outdoors, and therefore, facing less outdoor injuries.

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As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, dietary supplements is set to see an increase in value growth, moving from 5% in 2019, to 7% in 2020. Much of this was due to media stories, noting the beneficial qualities of

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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic leading to an increase in stress and anxiety – surrounding the virus itself, as well as job and financial security - growth in over the counter sleep aids is set to remain minor in 2020, although there will be a slight increase compared to 2019. According to the Danish Medicines Agency, 15% of Danes have problems sleeping, and the number is growing. Despite this, many consumers do not like to invest in sleep aids, with the products having a negative perception…

The outbreak of COVID-19 is expected to lead to an increase in value growth for 2020, with 5% value growth predicted, compared to 3% recorded in 2019. A driving factor behind growth will be consumer stockpiling, with consumers in Q1 and Q2 of 2020 panic-buying goods as a reaction to the outbreak. Many consumers were keen to ensure they had consumer health goods they deemed essential, worried about future supply issues, or about contracting the virus and having to isolate. Stockpiling led to…

After seeing moderate retail current value growth in 2019, analgesics is expected to see a slightly lower increase in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic is set to create a spike in demand for analgesics in this year, with higher sales related to consumers stockpiling, and less to the treatment of ailments. In fact, analgesics were amongst the most purchased items in the early stages of the virus in the country, in March and April, due to consumers’ belief that such products can help relieve the…

The most relevant changes in demand for dermatologicals in the Dominican Republic where seen in relation to the sudden spike in retail sales of topical germicidals/antiseptics at the onset of lockdown in 2020. As COVID-19 emerged in the country, consumers began taking preventive measures to protect themselves, which included the purchase of topical gels for preventative reasons. Meanwhile, demand for most dermatological OTC products remained stable with little variations throughout 2020.…

The most relevant changes in demand for dermatologicals in the Dominican Republic where seen in relation to the sudden spike in retail sales of topical germicidals/antiseptics at the onset of lockdown in 2020. As COVID-19 emerged in the country, consumers began taking preventive measures to protect themselves, which included the purchase of topical gels for preventative reasons. Meanwhile, demand for most dermatological OTC products remained stable with little variations throughout 2020.…

The outbreak of COVID-19 is not set to impact sales of eye care in 2020, with growth aligning to recorded growth in 2019. The ongoing positive growth in eye care is continued to be driven by the increasingly warmer and longer summers, with this being the case in 2020. This means that the annual pollen season is longer and more intense, leading to an increased demand for allergy eye care.

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