Consumer Health in Kenya
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 Kenya
Inflation leads to rising prices across the category
Greater awareness among consumers about product usage
Companies use new product formats as point of differentiation
Administrative challenges to curb industry growth
Affordability concerns offer opportunities for local players
Companies should prioritise marketing to maintain brand recall
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 Kenya
Regulations restrict sales to pharmacy only
Brands cater to consumers across all income profiles
Herbal concoctions are still commonly used by consumers
Affordability concerns drive demand for local brands
Marketing campaigns target prescribers and pharmacists
Operational challenges amplify business costs
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 Kenya
Stigmas surrounding dermatological issues hinders category development
Focus on personal appearance drives demand among affluent consumers
Paediatric dermatologicals presents growth opportunities
Minimal constant value growth over forecast period
Pharmacies to remain the dominant channel
High import costs create challenges for local brands
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 Kenya
Value sales growth gains momentum in 2023
Access to clean water and sanitation contributes to digestive issues
Affordability plays a significant role in purchasing decisions
Sanitation and lifestyle shifts drives demand
Local brands to raise competitive threat
Ageing population will drive growth of digestive remedies
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
Wound Care in Kenya
Most consumers seek affordable options in wound care
DIY options influence sales of wound care
Pricing remains key to purchasing decision
Healthy growth anticipated over the forecast period
Awareness and educational campaigns should enhance volume growth
Unique wound care formats are sought by consumers in higher income groups
Table 35 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 39 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Sports Nutrition in Kenya
Healthy lifestyles and access to gyms contribute to growth
High-income groups are primary consumers of sports nutrition
Sports nutrition limited by its niche status
Affordability concerns and limited customer base will stifle growth
Increased number of vegans to influence product development
Limited distribution impedes visibility and hinders growth
Table 41 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 42 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2019-2023
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2023
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Dietary Supplements in Kenya
Affluent consumers use dietary supplement to bridge nutritional gaps
General health focused dietary supplements outperform specific products
E-commerce is offering more options to consumers
Weak growth potential expected over the forecast period
Increased veganism sees rising demand for dietary supplements
Growing health awareness to support growth in the longer term
Table 47 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 48 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 49 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2023
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2023
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Vitamins in Kenya
Multivitamins are the star performer in this growing category
Middle and high-income consumer groups drive sales of vitamins
DIY options are the preferred option to boost vitamin intake
High costs of living will dampen sales and brand choice
Medical professionals are a key influencer in driving awareness and product usage
E-commerce is a growing channel although stock outages remain a key issue
Table 54 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 55 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 56 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2023
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2023
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Weight Management and Wellbeing in Kenya
Higher prices drive value growth in weight loss supplements
Weight loss trends see growing preference for healthier eating
Sedentary lifestyles is leading to rising obesity rates
Weaker outlook in the upcoming years
Healthier diets and lifestyles will lead to lower demand for slimming aids
Pharmacies will remain dominant channel as e-commerce gains traction
Table 61 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 62 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2019-2023
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2023
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Herbal/Traditional Products in Kenya
Herbal treatments are to occupy an important place among Kenyans
Industry shifts towards greater regulation of herbal products
Pricing differences influence the purchasing decision
Muted performance over forecast period
Cultural trends may prove to be a limitation to category growth
Social media is a vital tool in promoting herbal and traditional products
Table 67 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2018-2023
Table 68 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 71 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2023-2028
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Paediatric Consumer Health in Kenya
Strong brand loyalty helps to maintain sales for leading players
Affordability is balanced with efficacy in purchasing decision
Medical professionals are important for brand promotion
Slower growth expected over the forecast period
New product formulations and packaging to garner interest among children
Shift towards natural products over forecast period
Table 73 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 74 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028