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Consumer Health in Austria

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  • 106 Pages
  • November 2024
  • Region: Austria
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2626758
In 2024, consumer health recorded positive retail value growth, boosted by the ongoing interest in health and wellness. Austrian consumers in 2024 have become increasingly self-reliant and proactive regarding their health and wellbeing, maintaining healthier lifestyles and habits while self-medicating. Consequently, growth in the landscape was driven by OTC products, vitamins, and dietary supplements.

The Consumer Health in Austria report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2028 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 2024: The big picture
  • 2024 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retailing developments
  • What next for consumer health?
MARKET INDICATORS
  • Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2019-2024
MARKET DATA
  • Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 7 Penetration of Private Label in Consumer Health by Category: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 9 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2024
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
APPENDIX
  • OTC registration and classification
  • Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
  • Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
  • Switches
  • Summary 1 OTC: Switches 2023-2024
DISCLAIMERDEFINITIONS
SOURCES
  • Summary 2 Research Sources
ANALGESICS IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • The self-medication trend bolsters sales of analgesics in 2024
  • A rising interest in sports increases demand and sales of topical analgesics
  • Bayer retains its lead through ongoing innovation and expertise
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Strong growth for Aspirin bolstered by expanding product lines
  • Sales restrictions limit the growth of e-commerce and the competitive landscape
  • Focus on health and wellbeing could undermine demand for analgesics
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 13 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUGH, COLD AND ALLERGY (HAY FEVER) REMEDIES IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Moderate growth boosted by the rising cases of seasonal allergies in Austria
  • Convenience and ease drive sales of combination products and nasal sprays
  • Procter & Gamble retains its lead as consumers reach for trusted products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Natural solutions and home remedies challenge sales in cough and cold remedies
  • Cases of allergies are set to rise, boosting growth across the forecast period
  • Medicated confectionery records strong growth, offering consumers added vitamins
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 19 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DIGESTIVE REMEDIES IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Stress and unhealthy lifestyles drive sales of digestive remedies
  • The use of probiotics challenges sales of digestive remedies in 2024
  • Sanofi-Aventis and Bayer retain the top spots with strong consumer trust
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Stress, anxiety and food choices motivate consumers to buy digestive remedies
  • Preventative health and natural remedies challenge sales across the forecast period
  • E-commerce gains ground as pharmacies offer online sales options
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 24 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 25 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 28 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 29 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DERMATOLOGICALS IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sales benefit from physical activity and demand to support skin and hair health
  • Varying performance for antiparasitics/lice and topical allergy remedies
  • Bayer retains its lead while consumers purchase goods at pharmacies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Ongoing growth driven by hair loss treatments and topical germicidals/antiseptics
  • Dermocosmetics will be a rising obstacle for higher growth levels
  • Demand rises for natural and traditional products across the next five years
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 31 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
NRT SMOKING CESSATION AIDS IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • The low level of adults choosing to quit smoking limits growth
  • NRT gum remains the strongest growth performer in 2024
  • Johnson & Johnson leads the landscape, limiting room for new brands to enter
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Stop smoking programs challenge growth for NRT smoking cessation aids
  • Lack of new product developments limits sales for NRT smoking cessation aids
  • NRT lozenges could benefit from new flavour options
CATEGORY INDICATORS
  • Table 37 Number of Smokers by Gender 2019-2024
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 38 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 39 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 40 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 42 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 43 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SLEEP AIDS IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • The need to maintain a healthy lifestyle drives sales of sleep aids
  • Herbal products drive sales, perceived as harmless and non-addictive
  • Sleep aids faces competition from holistic health practices
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Stress and anxieties drives ongoing growth in sleep aids
  • Competition among players remains fierce, supported by new launches
  • New product formats could help add to the appeal of sleep aids
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 44 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 45 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2024-2029
EYE CARE IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Weather, screens and air conditioners drive sales of eye care in Austria
  • Standard eye care outsells allergy products, offering a broader range
  • Bausch & Lomb retains its lead, being recommended by professionals
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Steady growth is driven by ongoing pollution and office work
  • The strong presence of leading players limits changes on the competitive landscape
  • Eye care will continue to be sold exclusively through pharmacies
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 50 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 51 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 54 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 55 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
WOUND CARE IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Retail volume sales decline as consumers let smaller injuries heal naturally
  • Steady sales of first aid kits as driven by the Austrian Motor Vehicles Act
  • Lohmann & Rauscher retains its lead, offering a wide range of goods
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Wound care sales remain stable as an uplift in sales is not expected
  • Growth is limited as innovation is expected to be low
  • Beauty and personal care retailers offer consumers convenience
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 57 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
VITAMINS IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sales are challenged by dietary supplements and forfeited food options
  • Time constraints and a demand for convenient solutions drives sales
  • Richard Bittner AG takes the lead from Bayer, benefiting from local origin
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Demand for vitamins declines as interest in holistic wellbeing rises
  • Interest in wellness boosts sales of vitamin E across the forecast period
  • E-commerce sales rise as consumers appreciate the convenience of online
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 62 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 63 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 64 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 67 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 68 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sales are driven by time constraints and specific health needs
  • Herbal/traditional solutions benefit from being mild alternatives
  • Richard Bittner maintains a healthy lead with its trusted Abtei brand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Declining price points challenge value sales and widen consumer appeal
  • E-commerce gains ground as consumers embrace convenient purchasing options
  • The ongoing ageing population drives sales over the next five years
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 71 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 75 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising focus on diet and exercise challenges sales of weight management
  • Slimming teas are seen as a natural aid for weight loss
  • Herbalife leads as consumers appreciate individual health plans
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Functional food and sports nutrition challenge sales over the forecast period
  • Meal replacement benefits from improved recipes while other categories struggle
  • Direct selling continues to lead sales as consumers appreciate anonymity
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 76 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 77 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 80 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 81 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SPORTS NUTRITION IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Body composition, strength, and fitness goals are driving growth for sports nutrition
  • Growing variety and availability of sports nutrition products boosts sales
  • Flavour innovation across sports protein/energy bars supports ongoing growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • As consumers become more active, demand for sports nutrition will grow
  • Widening appeal for sports nutrition aids ongoing growth
  • New launches lead to further fragmentation on the competitive landscape
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 82 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 83 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Herbal and traditional products benefit from positive perceptions
  • Herbal/traditional topical analgesics lead growth, with a strong product offering
  • Leading players maintain their positions due to strong recognition and trust
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Positive perceptions surrounding herbal/traditional goods drive ongoing growth
  • Distribution and availability of herbal/traditional products is strong
  • Dermatological and paediatric dietary supplements struggle over the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 89 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 93 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN AUSTRIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Positive retail value growth with varying volume growth across different areas
  • Apomedica maintains its lead, being a trusted domestic player
  • Demand for medicine challenged as consumers seek mild options
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Challenges include the declining birth rate and shift to milder alternatives
  • Consolidated competitive landscape unlikely to see much movement
  • Limited availability impacts sales of paediatric consumer health products
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 95 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 99 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029