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South Korea Over-the-Counter (OTC) Healthcare Market Size by Categories, Distribution Channel, Market Share and Forecast, 2021-2026

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  • 95 Pages
  • April 2022
  • Region: South Korea
  • GlobalData
  • ID: 5591569
The publisher's Country Profile report on the OTC healthcare sector in South Korea provides insights on high growth markets to target, trends in the usage of category level distribution data and companies market shares.

The South Korea OTC healthcare sector is led by the Traditional medicines in value terms in 2021. The Traditional medicines category are forecast to register the fastest value growth during 2021-2026. Drug stores & pharmacies is the leading channel in the distribution of OTC healthcare in the country. Dong Wha Pharm Co., Ltd., Boryung Pharm Co Ltd, and Almirall SA are the top three companies in the South Korean OTC healthcare sector.

What else is contained?

  • Sector data: Overall sector value data with growth analysis for 2016-2026
  • Category coverage: Value and growth analysis for Analgesics, ‘cough and cold preparations’, first aid kits, indigestion preparations, medicated skin products, ‘plasters & bandages’, topical OTC medicines, traditional medicines, ‘vitamins and minerals’ and ‘other OTC healthcare products’ with inputs on individual segment share within each category and the change in their market share forecast for 2021-2026
  • Leading players: Market share of companies (in value terms) and private labels (in value terms) in 2021
  • Distribution data: Percentage of sales within each category through distribution channels such as cash & carries and warehouse clubs , convenience stores, drug stores & pharmacies, food & drinks specialists, hypermarkets & supermarkets, and other general retailers

Scope

  • The per capita expenditure of OTC healthcare in South Korea was higher than both the global and regional levels in 2021
  • The South Korea OTC healthcare sector is expected to register growth at a CAGR of 23% in terms of value during 2021-2026
  • Drug stores & pharmacies was the leading distribution channel in the South Korea OTC healthcare sector, with a value share of 623% in 2021
  • Dong Wha Pharm Co., Ltd accounted for a value share of 22.8% in 2021

Reasons to Buy

  • Identify high potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis
  • Existing and new players can analyze key distribution channels to identify and evaluate trends and opportunities
  • Gain an understanding of the total competitive landscape based on detailed company share analysis to plan effective market positioning
  • Our team of analysts have placed a significant emphasis on changes expected in the market that will provide a clear picture of the opportunities that can be tapped over the next five years, resulting in revenue expansion
  • The packaging analysis report helps manufacturers, in identifying the most commonly used packaging materials in the sector
  • Analysis on key macro-economic indicators such as real GDP, nominal GDP, consumer price index, household consumption expenditure, population (by age group, gender, rural-urban split, and employed people and unemployment rate. It also includes economic summary of the country along with labor market and demographic trends

Table of Contents

Report ScopeExecutive Summary
Part 1: Market Environment
  • Value Share of South Korea in the Global and Asia Pacific markets.
  • Growth Analysis of South Korea Compared to Other Leading Countries in the Asia Pacific Market
  • PCE of South Korea Compared to the Global and Asia Pacific Markets

Part 2: Sector Deep Dive South Korea OTC healthcare Sector Snapshot
  • Market Size Analysis
  • Cross-Category Comparison - Value Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers

Part 3: Category Deep Dive
  • Market Size Analysis - Category: Analgesics
  • Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) - Analgesics
  • Market Size Analysis - Category: Cough and Cold Preparations
  • Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) - Cough and Cold Preparations
  • Market Size Analysis - Category: First Aid Kits
  • Market Size Analysis - Indigestion Preparations
  • Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) - Indigestion Preparations
  • Market Size Analysis - Medicated Skin Products
  • Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) - Medicated Skin Products
  • Market Size Analysis - Plasters & Bandages
  • Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) - Plasters & Bandages
  • Market Size Analysis - Topical OTC Medicines
  • Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) - Topical OTC Medicines
  • Market Size Analysis - Traditional medicines
  • Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) - Traditional Medicines
  • Market Size Analysis - Vitamins and Minerals
  • Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) - Vitamins and Minerals
  • Market Size Analysis - Other OTC Healthcare Products
  • Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) - Other OTC Healthcare Products

Part 4: Distribution Analysis
  • Channel Share Analysis

Part 5: Competitive Environment
  • Leading Companies - Value Shares
  • Brand Share Analysis of Top Five Companies
  • Brand Share Analysis of Top Five Companies by Category
  • Degree of Consolidation/Fragmentation by Category

Part 6: Macroeconomic Analysis
  • GDP Growth and Inflation
  • Population Growth
  • Labor Market Trend
  • Economic Summary, Labor Market Trends, and Demographic Trends
  • South Korea Risk Index (GCRI) 2021
  • South Korea Risk Analysis - Compared to Global and Asia Pacific
  • Methodology
  • Definitions
  • Appendix

List of Tables
  • Leading Value Categories
  • Fastest Growing segments (Value), 2021
  • Cross-Category Comparison - By Value (2016-2026)
  • Analgesics - Value Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026
  • Cough and Cold Preparations - Value Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026
  • Indigestion Preparations - Value Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026
  • Medicated Skin Products - Value Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026
  • Plasters & Bandages - Value Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026
  • Topical OTC Medicines - Value Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026
  • Vitamins and Minerals - Value Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026
  • Other OTC Healthcare Products - Value Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026
  • Change in Distribution Share, 2016-2021
  • Top Five Companies Share By Brand (in Value Terms) in the OTC healthcare Sector, 2021
  • Brand Shares of Top Five Companies (in Value Terms) by Category, 2021
  • Performance Overview (Score: 1-100)
  • Category Data, By Segment
  • Per Capita Expenditure ($), 2016-2026
  • OTC healthcare Sales Distribution in South Korea - By Category (KRW Million), 2021
  • Brand Share (in Value Terms) in the OTC healthcare Sector, 2021
  • Brand Share (in Value Terms) in the OTC healthcare Sector, By Category, 2021
  • Real GDP and Annual Growth (%), 2018-2026
  • Nominal GDP and Annual Growth (%), 2018-2026
  • Consumer Price Inflation (%), 2018-2026
  • Employed People and Unemployment Rate (%), 2018-2026
  • Nominal Household Final Consumption Expenditure and Annual Growth (%), 2018-2026
  • Population and Annual Growth (%), 2018-2026
  • Population by Age Group (%)
  • Population by Gender (%)
  • Population by Rural-Urban Split (%)
  • Exchange Rates, 2016-2027

List of Figures
  • Value Shares of South Korea in the Global and Asia Pacific OTC healthcare Sector, 2021-2026
  • South Korea Compared to the Other Top Countries in Terms of Market Share, Growth, and the Competitive Landscape
  • PCE Comparison - South Korea, Asia Pacific, and Global, 2016-2026
  • Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value, OTC healthcare Sector, 2016-2026
  • Cross-Category Comparison - Value Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers
  • Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value, Analgesics Category, 2016-2026
  • Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value, Cough and Cold Preparations Category, 2016-2026
  • Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value, First Aid Kits Category, 2016-2026
  • Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value, Indigestion Preparations Category, 2016-2026
  • Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value, Medicated Skin Products Category, 2016-2026
  • Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value, Plasters & Bandages Category, 2016-2026
  • Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value, Topical OTC Medicines Category, 2016-2026
  • Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value, Traditional Medicines Category, 2016-2026
  • Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value, Vitamins and Minerals Category, 2016-2026
  • Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value, Other OTC Healthcare Products Category, 2016-2026
  • Share of Key Distribution Channels (in Value Terms) - OTC healthcare, 2021
  • Key Distribution Channel Share by Category (in Value Terms), 2021
  • Leading Companies (in Value Terms) in the OTC healthcare Sector, 2021
  • Category-Wise Consolidation/Fragmentation (in Value Terms) - OTC healthcare , 2021
  • Real GDP (KRW Billion) and Annual Growth (%)
  • Nominal GDP (KRW Billion) and Annual Growth (%)
  • Consumer Price Inflation (%)
  • Nominal Household Final Consumption Expenditure Growth (%) in KRW Terms
  • Population (Million) and Annual Growth (%)
  • Population by Age Group (%)
  • Population by Gender (%)
  • Population by Rural-Urban Split (%)
  • Employed People (Million) and Unemployment Rate (%)
  • Economic Summary, Labor Market Trends, and Demographic Trends
  • Five Lowest-Risk Nations in GCRI Q4 2021
  • Five Highest-Risk Nations in GCRI Q4 2021
  • South Korea's Performance in Country Risk Analysis in Comparison to Asia Pacific and the World
  • List of 49 Countries Analyzed to Identify the High-Potential Countries in Different Regions

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Dong Wha Pharm Co. Ltd.
  • Boryung Pharm Co Ltd
  • Almirall SA