Consumer Health in Slovenia
Consumer health in 2024: The big picture
What next for consumer health?
Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2024
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 9 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
OTC registration and classification
Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
Summary 1 Research Sources
Analgesics in Slovenia
Expansion of labour-intensive industries and upsurge in sports activities drives growth in 2024
Rising incidence of conditions such as arthritis supports sales of adult naproxen
Declining demand for paediatric ibuprofen; however marketing and advertising efforts could have a positive long-term impact
Expansion of e-commerce supports future growth
Rising prices will boost sales of generics
Concerns regarding the safety of ibuprofen and rising demand for faster-acting alternatives such as CBD
Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 13 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2020-2024
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2021-2024
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Slovenia
Cough and cold cases return to pre-pandemic levels, benefiting sales in 2024
Combination products’ sales supported by a return to pre-pandemic behaviours and rising prevalence of allergy cases
International companies maintain their dominance; however, private label is gaining ground in 2024
Continued demand despite maturity and consumer focus on preventative health care
Pharmacies face rising competition from e-commerce
Pharyngeal preparations and nasal sprays will benefit from a growing online presence
Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 19 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2020-2024
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2021-2024
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Dermatologicals in Slovenia
Demand driven by innovation, e-commerce and desire for healthy skin
Hair loss affecting an increasing percentage of the population
Topical allergy remedies/antihistamines and vaginal antifungals continue to enjoy strong demand
Influx of new products expected
Rising availability of products online set to benefit hair loss treatments
An increasingly fragmented and segmented category
Table 24 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 25 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2020-2024
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2021-2024
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Digestive Remedies in Slovenia
Travel and rising demand drive further growth in a mature product area
Unhealthy eating habits continue to support sales
Polarisation as both premium herbal products and affordable economy options are increasingly sought
Stable demand for digestive remedies supported by busy lifestyles and poor eating habits
Indigestion and heartburn will remain prevalent health conditions
Growing interest in holistic and preventive approaches challenge sales
Table 30 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 31 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2020-2024
Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2021-2024
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Wound Care in Slovenia
Stable consumer demand in 2024
New vehicles and tourism drive sales of first aid kits
Tourism, especially adventure tourism, boots wound care
Expansion of private label in a time of heightened price sensitivity
Growth of modern grocery retail, e-commerce and tourism will boost demand
Table 36 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 37 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Sports Nutrition in Slovenia
Fitness culture continues to drive demand in 2024
E-commerce offers convenience, wide product variety and discounts
Consumers are more attuned to how protein supports overall health
Future growth with the rising importance of the fitness and gym culture
Low income of younger consumers and rising cost of living remain key obstacles to future expansion
Convenience and on-the-go consumption will continue to drive consumer demand
Table 42 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 43 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2024
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2021-2024
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Dietary Supplements in Slovenia
Dietary supplements continue to benefit from the health and wellness trend in 2024
Assortment expansion and increased promotion boost demand for probiotic supplements
Innovation drives growth over the review period and in 2024
New products based on the latest technological and scientific advancements
E-commerce to play a key role in the future development and diversification of dietary supplements
Clear information to address consumers’ concerns
Table 48 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 49 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 50 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2019-2024
Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2024
Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2021-2024
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Vitamins in Slovenia
Rising health and wellness trend and improved distribution support sales in 2024
Positive impact of government and media influence
Sales further supported by growth of e-commerce
Maintaining overall health and wellbeing drives growth over the forecast period
Importance of innovation and e-commerce
Competition rises as vitamins become enriched in various food products
Table 55 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 56 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2019-2024
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2024
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2021-2024
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Weight Management and Wellbeing in Slovenia
Demand driven by rising obesity rates and the health and wellness trend
Nutrition changes further support category growth
Market is strongly driven by price sensitivity in 2024
Weight management products more convenient than lifestyle changes
Government endeavours will further support category growth
Consumers appreciate the array of choices, prices and convenience of e-commerce
Table 62 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 63 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 64 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2024
Table 65 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2021-2024
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Herbal/Traditional Products in Slovenia
Stronger consumer emphasis on health and wellbeing benefits herbal/traditional products
Post-pandemic lifestyles drive growth of cough and cold remedies and sleep aids
Herbal/traditional products market remains highly fragmented in 2024
Increased focus on herbal/traditional brands to drive future growth
Herbal/traditional digestive remedies benefit from an ageing population and growing number of vegans
Availability of affordable products online will continue to attract consumers
Table 68 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2019-2024
Table 69 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2024
Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2024-2029
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Paediatric Consumer Health in Slovenia
Rising consumer interest in child-specific products drives growth
Increasing brand presence supports sales of paediatric cough, cold and allergy remedies
E-commerce growth positively impacts the paediatric consumer health market
Rising cost of living will force consumers to consider their purchases more carefully
Low birth rates limit the potential size of the consumer base
Rising demand for paediatric cough/cold remedies due to the full reopening of society and an increasing brand presence
Table 74 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 75 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029