Consumer Health in Germany

Consumer health in Germany was recording moderate current value growth in 2023. While OTC was performing better than vitamins and dietary supplements, it was being outperformed by categories such as sports nutrition and weight management and wellbeing.

The Consumer Health in Germany 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.

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CONSUMER HEALTH IN GERMANY

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
Summary 1 OTC: Switches 2022-2023

DISCLAIMERDEFINITIONS

SOURCES

Summary 2 Research Sources

ANALGESICS IN GERMANYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Rising cases of cold and influenza drive growth
“Give me a quick solution” to my pain
Topical analgesics also in demand thanks to fitness enthusiasts and elderly consumers

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Stressful lifestyles and demographic trends to support future growth
No changes expected in the competitive landscape of analgesics
E-commerce sales likely to increase over the forecast period

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 GERMANYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Cough and cold remedies to benefit from another flu season in 2023/2024
Cough remedies and pharyngeal preparations in demand
Procter & Gamble continues to lead cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Continued growth expected for cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies
Growth expected in antihistamines/allergy remedies (systemic) as the allergy season is expanding
Paediatric cough, cold and allergy remedies with growth potential

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 GERMANYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Digestive remedies record stable growth
E-commerce continues to gain share
Dietary supplements is a competitor to digestive remedies

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Growth potential is likely to be limited in what is a saturated category
Digestive disorders among the elderly may represent an opportunity

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 GERMANYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Dermatologicals continues to record positive current value growth
Lice treatments back in demand post-pandemic
Discretion important for sales of dermatologicals

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Positive current value growth expected for dermatologicals, with hair loss treatments remaining most dynamic over the forecast period
Rising number of infections and climate change to drive sales of cold sore treatments
Power ingredients will emerge

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 GERMANYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Modest positive current value growth thanks to price increases
Johnson & Johnson introduces “smart” Nicorette spray
The non-smoking alliance is campaigning for smoking cessation

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Growth is likely to be curbed by e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products
E-commerce likely to gain ground

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
Table 42 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

SLEEP AIDS IN GERMANYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Modest volume growth and falling current value sales for sleep aids as unit prices decline slightly
STADA continues to lead sleep aids but ZzzQuil sees the most dynamic growth

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Competition from alternative products
Nature of modern lifestyles still provides opportunities for sleep aids

CATEGORY DATA

Table 44 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2018-2023
Table 45 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2019-2023
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2020-2023
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2023-2028

EYE CARE IN GERMANYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Eye care sales supported by consumers’ digital activities
Allergy eye care remains strong in 2023

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Positive outlook for eye care
More hygienic solutions supported by pack sizes and formats
Eye health supplements could shake up the OTC eye care category

CATEGORY DATA

Table 50 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

WOUND CARE IN GERMANYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Wound care with stable demand
Competitive landscape remains unchanged
Polarisation continues to be seen

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Growing interest in sport-specific wound care
Functionality set to remain a key focus of innovation and new product development
Private label will continue to represent strong competition

CATEGORY DATA

Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 57 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

VITAMINS IN GERMANYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Stabilisation, but the demand for vitamins remains strong
Vitamin-enriched food and beverages are representing competition

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Mindful purchasing habits to shape the category dynamics
Personalisation expected to become a trend in vitamins
Further development of private label expected

CATEGORY DATA

Table 62 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 63 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 64 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2023
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2023
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN GERMANYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Dietary supplements stabilises
Energy-boosting supplements in demand
Dietary supplements remains highly fragmented

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Dietary supplements expected to register stable growth over the forecast period
E-commerce is expected to continue to develop and grow as a distribution channel

CATEGORY DATA

Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2023
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2023
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN GERMANYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Weight management and wellbeing recording positive results
Meal replacement the most dynamic category

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Promising outlook for weight management and wellbeing
Convenience and personalisation to help drive the growth of weight management and wellbeing

CATEGORY DATA

Table 76 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 77 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2019-2023
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2023
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

SPORTS NUTRITION IN GERMANYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Strong focus on health and wellness results in dynamic growth for sports nutrition
Increasing interest in private label products
Innovation and functionality are key

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Health and wellness trends to continue driving solid growth
Personalisation will continue to be seen
Plant-based products to increase the customer base

CATEGORY DATA

Table 82 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 83 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2019-2023
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2023
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN GERMANYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Continued growth for herbal/traditional products
Demand for cold, cough and allergy remedies remains stronger than for sleep aids

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Efficacy and naturalness will drive growth in herbal/traditional products
New ingredients and formats to gain popularity
Competitive landscape likely to remain fragmented

CATEGORY DATA

Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 89 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN GERMANYKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Paediatric cold, cough and allergy remedies records the strongest growth in 2023
Paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements on a positive track

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Changing demographics could pose challenges
Continued demand for paediatric dermatologicals
Innovations and new product developments will help drive growth

CATEGORY DATA

Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 95 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2023
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2023
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

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