Herbal/Traditional Products in Costa Rica

September 2023 | 22 pages | ID: HCAE2DD9468EN
Euromonitor International Ltd

Abstracts

'Macrobioticas' or health food stores, can be found nationwide, and in some parts of the country, their presence is even more visible than that of pharmacies. Traditional healers, known as curanderos or yerberos, are often consulted for advice and remedies using herbal products. Some of the most commonly used herbs in traditional medicine include chamomile, aloe vera, ginger, mint, and lemongrass.

Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Costa Rica report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2027 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Herbal/Traditional Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies, Herbal/Traditional Dermatologicals, Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements, Herbal/Traditional Digestive Remedies, Herbal/Traditional Paediatric Dietary Supplements, Herbal/Traditional Sleep Aids, Herbal/Traditional Tonics, Herbal/Traditional Topical Analgesics.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Contents

HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Herbal traditional products have an important position in Costa Rica
Herbal remedies are often used alongside conventional medicine
A lack of trust from some consumers challenges herbal remedies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Consumers have a growing awareness of ingredients and natural alternatives
Some consumers will continue to not trust herbal remedies
Herbal/traditional remedies continue to be used alongside traditional treatments
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 5 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2023-2028
Table 6 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CONSUMER HEALTH IN COSTA RICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consumer health in 2023: The big picture
2023 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for consumer health?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 7 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Life Expectancy at Birth 2018-2023
MARKET DATA
Table 9 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 10 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 11 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2023
Table 12 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2023
Table 13 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 14 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2023
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
APPENDIX
OTC registration and classification
Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
Switches
Summary 1 OTC: Switches 2022-2023
DISCLAIMER
DEFINITIONS
SOURCES
Summary 2 Research Sources