Consumer Health in India
Consumer health in 2023: The big picture
What next for consumer health?
Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2018-2023
Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2018-2023
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 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
OTC registration and classification
Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
Summary 1 Research Sources
Analgesics in India
Pain concerns amongst Millennials elevate growth for analgesics
Physical activity drives growth for topical analgesics amongst younger consumers
Government implements measures to curb counterfeit products
Increasingly hectic lifestyles to drive growth in the forecast period
Ayurvedic claim to rise in topical analgesics/anaesthetic
Wide availability of analgesics online will fuel growth
Table 11 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2019-2023
Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2020-2023
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in India
Continued growth in 2023, driven by decongestants
Unseasonal rains increase instances of coughs and colds
Procter & Gamble’s Vicks continues to lead with its extensive distribution
Natural/Ayurvedic products to gain momentum in the forecast period
Environmental problems will elevate respiratory issues
Increasing scrutiny of cough remedies might require reformulation
Table 17 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2019-2023
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2020-2023
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Dermatologicals in India
Topical germicidals/antiseptics drives growth
Category leader Emami focuses on the D2C approach
The reliability of professionals for solving skin problems is a challenge
Growth expected to stabilise due to maturity of dermatologicals
Strategic pack sizes will help counter inflation
While store-based retail remains dominant, the ascent of e-commerce continues
Table 23 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 24 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2019-2023
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2020-2023
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Digestive Remedies in India
Higher instances of eating restaurant food support growth
GSK Consumer Healthcare maintains its lead, followed by Dabur
Reduced sugar product claims and new product innovations drive growth
Competition from home remedies will continue to be a concern
E-commerce penetration set to rise, but at a slower pace
Increasing adoption of probiotics might hamper growth
Table 29 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 30 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2019-2023
Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2020-2023
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Eye Care in India
Rising incidences of dry eyes drive moderate growth for eye care
Increasing digital entertainment options drive the need for eye care solutions
Major players are focusing on formats tailored for modern lifestyles
Increasing uptake of contact lenses likely to benefit eye care
Increasing demand for blue light protection eyewear could offer stiff competition
Inflationary pressure might affect the category in the forecast period
Table 35 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 39 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in India
Increasing health awareness dictates the growth of the category
Cipla remains the dominant player thanks to its trusted name and wide resources
Restricted OTC nicotine dosage limits consumer reach
Category to benefit from increasing taxes on cigarettes in India
Wide distribution of NRT smoking cessation aids set to drive growth
Alternatives to help quit smoking might act as competition to the category
Table 41 Number of Smokers by Gender 2018-2023
Table 42 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 43 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2019-2023
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2020-2023
Table 46 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 47 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Wound Care in India
Maturity of wound care prevents dynamic growth
Transparent adhesive bandages are relatively new to the category
Focus on scalability drives volume growth
Increasing popularity of sports will contribute to growth
Diverse online platforms to build the e-commerce presence of wound care
Low margins will continue to be a challenge for brands
Table 48 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 49 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Sports Nutrition in India
Rising popularity of sports and fitness fuel demand for sports nutrition
E-commerce growth helps drive growth in sports nutrition
Brand collaborations aim to enhance consumer reach
Increasing “vegetarian” and “no added sugar” claims for sports nutrition
Government support for sports and fitness will boost awareness
Brands will continue to limit counterfeit products to retain consumer trust
Table 54 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 55 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2019-2023
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2023
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Dietary Supplements in India
Consumers are bridging nutritional gaps with dietary supplements
General health-focused dietary supplements dominate
Brands are making efforts to expand their reach amongst younger consumers
Wide total addressable market likely to benefit growth of the category
Promising future to attract fmcg companies to explore the space
Counterfeit products remain a challenge for the industry
Table 60 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 61 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 62 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2023
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2023
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Vitamins in India
Vitamins continues to record a stable performance
Availability of new formats for vitamins creates interest
Convenience and cost-effectiveness drive the popularity of multivitamins
The changing economic landscape, coupled with growing preventive care, to support forecast growth
E-commerce to become an important channel for growth
Functional foods and beverages might interfere with the growth of vitamins
Table 67 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 68 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 69 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2023
Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2023
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Weight Management and Wellbeing in India
Double-digit value growth as consumers seek assistance for weight loss
Herbalife strengthens its share in weight management
Meal replacement thriving within weight management and wellbeing
The health and wellness trend will drive growth in the forecast period
Dieticians and nutritionists likely to influence purchasing decisions
Antioxidant claims rising for weight management products
Table 74 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 75 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 76 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2019-2023
Table 77 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2023
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Herbal/Traditional Products in India
Herbal/traditional dietary supplements displays double-digit value growth
Seasonality plays a significant role in herbal/traditional cough, cold and allergy remedies
Dabur retains its lead with a focus on innovation, followed closely by Emami
Threat to herbal/traditional products from traditional home remedies
Elevated consumer awareness of the need to maintain a healthy lifestyle will benefit the category
Competition from non-herbal products due to faster relief claims
Table 80 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 81 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Paediatric Consumer Health in India
Parents’ concern about their children’s nutrition fuels demand
Expanding product reach beyond urban areas is still a challenge
Return of mobility drives growth for nappy (diaper) rash treatments
Natural claims offer high potential for paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements
Novel supplement formats likely to see increased adoption
With positive outlook, companies launch products and offer different features
Table 86 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 87 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 88 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2023
Table 89 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2023
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028