Consumer Health in Sweden

October 2024
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Consumer Health industry in Sweden with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:

  • Analgesics
  • Cough, Cold and Allergy Remedies
  • Digestive Remedies
  • Dermatologicals
  • NRT Smoking Cessation Aids
  • Sleep Aids
  • Eye Care
  • Wound Care
  • Vitamins
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Weight Management
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Herbal/Traditional Products
  • Paediatric Consumer Health

If you're in the Consumer Health industry in Sweden, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Consumer Health in Sweden report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Consumer Health in Sweden?
  • Which are the leading brands in Consumer Health in Sweden?
  • How are products distributed in Consumer Health in Sweden?
  • How has the regulatory and operating environment for Consumer Health changed in Sweden?
  • How are considerations such as stress, self-medication and shifting consumer lifestyles shaping demand for Consumer Health
  • How significant are wider health concerns and consumer awareness in determining sales?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

Consumer Health in Sweden

Consumer health in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
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 in Consumer Health 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
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Analgesics in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Rebound in demand drives moderate growth of analgesics
Acetaminophen is the preferred analgesic among Swedes
Retail e-commerce attracts consumers seeking lower prices and shopping convenience
Holistic approach to wellness and maturity will limit growth prospects
Pharmacies to remain top of the distribution landscape
Topical analgesics faces muted growth
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

Sleep Aids in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sleep aids in stronger demand due to digital lifestyles and stress
Natural products with melatonin are gaining popularity
Consumers seek familiar and reliable brands
Holistic health focus likely to curb sales of sleep aids
Melatonin-based sleep aids to come to the fore
Retail e-commerce stands to expand its share of sales
Table 18 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2019-2024
Table 19 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2020-2024
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2021-2024
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2024-2029
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Mixed sales performances with antihistamines/allergy remedies as the stand-out performer
Decongestants and cough remedies achieve greater normality
Medicated confectionery continue to decline, despite broad distribution
Competition from natural alternatives, vitamins and dietary supplements is set to rise
Antihistamines/allergy remedies faces promising sales outlook
Online pharmacies to extend their presence
Table 24 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 25 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2020-2024
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2021-2024
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Dermatologicals in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Healthy performance for dermatologicals in 2024
Growing awareness of medicated shampoo drives sales
Online pharmacies push retail e-commerce to new highs
Dermatologicals to enjoy steady growth
Normal routines drive need for antiparasitics/lice (head and body) treatments
Competition from dermocosmetics is a potential challenge
Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 31 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2020-2024
Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2021-2024
Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2021-2024
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Digestive Remedies in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Swedish affection for travel supports sales of motion sickness and diarrhoeal remedies
Ageing population and stress drive demand for indigestion and heartburn remedies
Consumer preference for online pharmacies is rising
Digestive remedies will enjoy stable growth period
Strong appetite for travel to boost sales of indigestion and motion sickness remedies
Focus on holistic health may lower need for digestive remedies
Table 37 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 38 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2020-2024
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2021-2024
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Eye Care in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Allergies surge in Sweden driving demand for quick solutions
Prevalence of digital screen usage supports sales of standard eye care
Retail e-commerce sees dynamic growth in eye care
Higher incidence of allergies to support sales growth
Digital screen usage will continue to drive standard eye care needs
Opportunities to target children, teenagers and the ageing population
Table 43 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 44 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

NRT smoking cessation aids in decline
Consolidated landscape led by McNeil Sweden and GSK Consumer Healthcare
Retail e-commerce strengthens its role in NRT smoking cessation aids
NRT smoking cessation aids faces ongoing decline
E-commerce sales are expected to rise
Limited possibility of new entrants
Table 49 Number of Smokers by Gender 2019-2024
Table 50 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 51 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2020-2024
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2021-2024
Table 54 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 55 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Wound Care in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Wound care faces slower retail growth
Orkla strengthens its lead in wound care
Wound care is frequently purchased with the weekly grocery shop
Muted growth outlook reflects the maturity of wound care category
Consumers’ zest for travel and mobile lifestyles will support sales
Private label in a strong position to increase retail value share
Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Sports Nutrition in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Consumption of sports nutrition rises in 2024
Growing interest in convenience protein products
Retail e-commerce holds a substantial lead in sports nutrition
Healthy lifestyles will fuel growth in sports nutrition
Consumers are seeking plant-based alternatives
E-commerce strategies are crucial for players in sports nutrition
Table 62 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 63 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 64 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2024
Table 65 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2021-2024
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Dietary Supplements in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Preventive health approach drives steady growth in dietary supplements
Vegan dietary supplements accommodate changing eating patterns
Retail e-commerce delivers greater convenience and choice
Scope for consumption to rise in dietary supplements
Quality of private label to attract consumers of mid-priced products
Collagen and probiotic supplements face promising outlook
Table 68 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2019-2024
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2024
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2021-2024
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Vitamins in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Vitamins enjoys uplift in daily consumption
Vitamin D retains its prominence among single vitamins
E-commerce channel continues to build share
Vitamins will remain integral to healthy lifestyles
Sales opportunities for both multivitamins and single vitamins
Private label to raise its profile in vitamins
Table 75 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 76 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 77 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2019-2024
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2024
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2021-2024
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Weight Management and Wellbeing in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Weight management and wellbeing is under pressure
Competition from prescription weight management medicines
Meal replacement reports marginal volume growth
Weight management and wellbeing faces ongoing competitive threats
Plant-based trend offers scope for product development in meal replacement
Rx obesity products will put further pressure on weight loss supplements
Table 82 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 83 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2024
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2021-2024
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Herbal/Traditional Products in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Herbal/traditional products benefit from stronger levels of consumption
Fragmented competitive landscape creates opportunities for smaller players
Online shopping remains prevalent
Holistic approach is to fuel demand for natural products
Consumers will become more educated on herbal/traditional products
Fragmented landscape will enable retail e-commerce to flourish
Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 89 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2024
Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Paediatric Consumer Health in Sweden

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Brighter outlook for paediatric consumer health
Paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements remain a key focus for parents
Parents favour online shopping for convenience and lower prices
Modest outlook for paediatric consumer health
Private label likely to make inroads from a small base
Wider product availability to support paediatric acetaminophen
Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 95 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2024
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2024
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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The following categories and subcategories are included:

Consumer Health

    • Adult Mouth Care
          • Adult Acetaminophen
          • Adult Aspirin
          • Adult Combination Products - Analgesics
          • Adult Diclofenac
          • Adult Dipyrone
          • Adult Ibuprofen
          • Adult Ketoprofen
          • Adult Naproxen
          • Adult OTC Triptans
          • Paediatric Acetaminophen
          • Paediatric Aspirin
          • Paediatric Combination Products - Analgesics
          • Paediatric Dipyrone
          • Paediatric Ibuprofen
          • Paediatric Naproxen
          • Acetaminophen
          • Aspirin
          • Combination Products - Analgesics
          • Diclofenac
          • Dipyrone
          • Ibuprofen
          • Ketoprofen
          • Naproxen
          • OTC Triptans
      • Topical Analgesics/Anaesthetic
    • Sleep Aids
      • Antihistamines/Allergy Remedies (Systemic)
        • Paediatric Allergy Remedies
        • Paediatric Cough/Cold Remedies
      • Combination Products - Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies
      • Cough Remedies
        • Nasal Sprays
        • Oral Decongestants
        • Inhalant Decongestants
        • Decongestant Rubs
        • Nasal Decongestant Drops
        • Nasal Decongestant Plasters
      • Medicated Confectionery
      • Pharyngeal Preparations
      • Medicated Shampoos
      • Topical Antifungals
      • Vaginal Antifungals
      • Hair Loss Treatments
      • Nappy (Diaper) Rash Treatments
      • Antiparasitics/Lice (Head and Body) Treatments
      • Antipruritics
      • Cold Sore Treatments
      • Haemorrhoid Treatments
      • Paediatric Dermatologicals
      • Topical Allergy Remedies/Antihistamines
      • Topical Germicidals/Antiseptics
        • Paediatric Diarrhoeal Remedies
        • Paediatric Indigestion and Heartburn Remedies
        • Paediatric Laxatives
        • Paediatric Motion Sickness Remedies
      • Diarrhoeal Remedies
      • IBS Treatments
        • Antacids
        • Antiflatulents
        • Digestive Enzymes
        • H2 Blockers
        • Proton Pump Inhibitors
      • Laxatives
      • Motion Sickness Remedies
    • Emergency Contraception
      • Allergy Eye Care
      • Standard Eye Care
      • NRT Gum
      • NRT Inhalators
      • NRT Lozenges
      • NRT Patches
      • Other NRT
      • First Aid Kits
      • Gauze, Tape and Other Wound Care
      • Sticking Plasters/Adhesive Bandages
      • Protein/Energy Bars
      • Sports Protein Powder
      • Sports Protein RTD
    • Sports Non-Protein Products
      • Combination Dietary Supplements
        • Aloe
        • Combination Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
        • Cranberry
        • Echinacea
        • Evening Primrose Oil
        • Garlic
        • Ginkgo Biloba
        • Ginseng
        • St John's Wort
        • Other Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
        • Co-Enzyme Q10
        • Combination Non-Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
        • Eye Health Supplements
        • Fish Oils/Omega Fatty Acids
        • Glucosamine
          • Calcium Supplements
          • Mineral Supplements
        • Probiotic Supplements
        • Protein Supplements
        • Other Non-Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
    • Paediatric Vitamins and Dietary Supplements
    • Tonics
      • Multivitamins
        • Vitamin A
        • Vitamin B
        • Vitamin C
        • Vitamin D
        • Vitamin E
        • Other Single Vitamins
    • Meal Replacement
    • OTC Obesity
    • Slimming Teas
    • Supplement Nutrition Drinks
    • Weight Loss Supplements
    • Herbal/Traditional Topical Analgesics
    • Herbal/Traditional Sleep Aids
    • Herbal/Traditional Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies
    • Herbal/Traditional Digestive Remedies
    • Herbal/Traditional Dermatologicals
    • Herbal/Traditional Paediatric Dietary Supplements
    • Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
    • Herbal/Traditional Tonics
    • Allergy Eye Care
    • Antihistamines/Allergy Remedies (Systemic)
    • Paediatric Allergy Remedies
    • Topical Allergy Remedies/Antihistamines
      • Paediatric Acetaminophen
      • Paediatric Aspirin
      • Paediatric Combination Products - Analgesics
      • Paediatric Dipyrone
      • Paediatric Ibuprofen
      • Paediatric Naproxen
      • Paediatric Allergy Remedies
      • Paediatric Cough/Cold Remedies
      • Paediatric Diarrhoeal Remedies
      • Paediatric Indigestion and Heartburn Remedies
      • Paediatric Laxatives
      • Paediatric Motion Sickness Remedies
    • Paediatric Dermatologicals
    • Nappy (Diaper) Rash Treatments
    • Paediatric Vitamins and Dietary Supplements

Consumer Health

It is the aggregation of OTC, Vitamins and Dietary Supplements (VDS), Sports Nutrition, and Weight Management and Wellbeing

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