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Consumer Health in Hong Kong, China

October 2022 | 113 pages | ID: C34527AF9C9EN
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With the fifth wave of the pandemic involving the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, retail sales of consumer health products in Hong Kong were heavily impacted in Q1 2022. From January to April 2022, most companies adopted work-from-home arrangements, and people stayed home to minimise the potential for exposure to the virus. Consumer health categories reacted differently to the challenge of COVID-19. Hong Kong residents stockpiled some medicines, including analgesics, cough and cold remedies...

Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in Hong Kong, China report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2017-2021, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2026 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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  • 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.
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CONSUMER HEALTH IN HONG KONG, CHINA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consumer health in 2022: The big picture
2022 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for consumer health?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2017-2022
Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2017-2022
MARKET DATA
Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2018-2022
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2022
Table 7 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2022
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
APPENDIX
OTC registration and classification
Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
Switches
DISCLAIMER
DEFINITIONS
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
ANALGESICS IN HONG KONG, CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Sharp increase in demand for acetaminophen, used to alleviate the side-effects of COVID-19 vaccines and mild COVID-19 symptoms
Fortune Pharmacal launches vending machines to increase accessibility
Topical analgesics/anaesthetic supported by expanding consumer base
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Topical analgesics/anaesthetic set to record dynamic growth over the forecast period
A decline in the use of NSAIDs over the forecast period
Digital engagement to remain relevant
CATEGORY DATA
Table 11 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2018-2022
Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2019-2022
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
COUGH, COLD AND ALLERGY (HAY FEVER) REMEDIES IN HONG KONG, CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Cough and cold remedies sustain strong growth, due to panic buying
Cough and cold remedies suffer from supply chain disruption
E-commerce continues to increase its distribution penetration
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Herbal/traditional products will continue to expand
The potentially virulent influenza season will lead to high growth for cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies
Tourist spending expected to support recovery in the longer term
CATEGORY DATA
Table 17 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2018-2022
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2019-2022
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DIGESTIVE REMEDIES IN HONG KONG, CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Digestive remedies shows robust growth in 2022
Easing of restrictions on dining out and social gatherings improves demand for digestive remedies
Expansion of interest in vitamins and dietary supplements poses competition
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Digestive issues linked to lifestyles will contribute to the growth of digestive remedies
Motion sickness remedies and diarrhoeal remedies expected to grow as travel restrictions eased
Growing online presence, despite limited share
CATEGORY DATA
Table 23 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 24 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2018-2022
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2019-2022
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DERMATOLOGICALS IN HONG KONG, CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Dermatologicals sees steady growth
Mask-wearing drives growth for cold sore treatments
Growth of nappy (diaper) rash treatments driven by the increasing birth rate in 2022
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Return of tourists will support the recovery of dermatologicals
Competition from alternative beauty and personal care options
Continued premiumisation expected in nappy (diaper) rash treatments
CATEGORY DATA
Table 29 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2018-2022
Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2019-2022
Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2019-2022
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
NRT SMOKING CESSATION AIDS IN HONG KONG, CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
NRT smoking cessation aids sees moderate growth
NRT patches maintains its leading position in value terms
Slight decline in Hong Kong’s smoking population
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Public smoking cessation programmes pose a challenge
Uncertainty around partial reversal of e-vapour ban related to re-exports
Dominance of large pharmaceutical companies set to continue
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 36 Number of Smokers by Gender 2017-2022
CATEGORY DATA
Table 37 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 38 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2018-2022
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2019-2022
Table 41 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 42 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
SLEEP AIDS IN HONG KONG, CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Pandemic-related lifestyle changes support demand for sleep aids
Herbal/traditional sleep aids continue to dominate
“Long COVID” symptoms have attracted consumers’ attention
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sleep aids predicted to gain further momentum
Natural alternatives may hinder the growth of sleep aids
Sleep apps also likely to help consumers sleep without the need for sleep aids
CATEGORY DATA
Table 43 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2017-2022
Table 44 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2018-2022
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2019-2022
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2022-2027
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2022-2027
EYE CARE IN HONG KONG, CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Intensive usage of digital technologies increases demand for standard eye care
Rohto retains its leadership of eye care
Competition from dietary supplements positioned as offering eye health
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Eye care set to maintain strong growth due to ageing population
Increasing hygiene standards make the individual packaged format more prevalent
Eye drops are becoming increasingly popular for contact lens wearers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 49 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 50 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2018-2022
Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2019-2022
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
WOUND CARE IN HONG KONG, CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Volatile demand amidst lockdowns in 2022
Liquid adhesive bandages gain traction
Smaller players expand further
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Further relaxation of travel restrictions likely to be beneficial for wound care
E-commerce penetration of wound care continues to grow
Further innovations in product development expected
CATEGORY DATA
Table 55 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2018-2022
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2019-2022
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
VITAMINS IN HONG KONG, CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Vitamins records a dynamic rebound in 2022
Japanese drugstore Matsumoto Kiyoshi enters Hong Kong in 2022
Sales of vitamin C surge as a preventative measure against COVID-19
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Personalisation in vitamins expected to see intensifying interest
E-commerce set to continue to grow rapidly
The prevalence of taking vitamins as a preventative measure
CATEGORY DATA
Table 61 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 62 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 63 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2017-2022
Table 64 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2018-2022
Table 65 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2022
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN HONG KONG, CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
The rising interest in anti-ageing
The pandemic causes a surge in probiotics promoting immune health
Demand for mental health solutions is increasing
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Local university’s study shows probiotics can prevent and reduce the risk of “long COVID”
Meeting consumers’ need to age with dignity
Blurring of lines between beauty products and dietary supplements
CATEGORY DATA
Table 68 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2017-2022
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2018-2022
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2022
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN HONG KONG, CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Weight management and wellbeing is on the road to recovery
Weight management and wellbeing grows rapidly due to consumers’ interest in health prevention
The use of natural ingredients is gaining momentum
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Healthy eating habits expected to hamper growth of meal replacement
E-commerce set to see further growth in weight management and wellbeing
Demand for supplement nutrition drinks to be supported by ageing population
CATEGORY DATA
Table 75 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 76 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2018-2022
Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2019-2022
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
SPORTS NUTRITION IN HONG KONG, CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Increasing health awareness contributes to the growth of sports nutrition
Sports protein RTD continues to gain momentum due to its convenient format
Distribution expands beyond specialist stores
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
A market for female-specific sports nutrition
Favourable outlook for sports nutrition over the forecast period
Sports nutrition expected to address a broader audience
CATEGORY DATA
Table 81 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 82 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2018-2022
Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2019-2022
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN HONG KONG, CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Herbal/traditional products related to “long COVID” see rising popularity
Herbal/traditional products has a fragmented competitive landscape
Collaboration with local universities in order to conduct research and development
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sales set to bounce back once the border between Mainland China and Hong Kong reopens
Potential for players by offering pet supplements
Consumers are requesting natural herbal ingredients
CATEGORY DATA
Table 87 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 89 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2018-2022
Table 90 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2022
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN HONG KONG, CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Strong growth for paediatric consumer health in 2022
Paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements drives growth
Paediatric skin problems create demand for nappy (diaper) rash treatments
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Paediatric cough, cold and allergy remedies expected to rebound
Local pharmacies remain popular retailers of paediatric products
Stronger growth expected once travel restrictions are fully lifted
CATEGORY DATA
Table 93 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 95 Sales of Paediatric Vitamins and Dietary Supplements by Type: % Value 2017-2022
Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2018-2022
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2022
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027


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