Consumer Health in the United Arab Emirates
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 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
OTC Registration And Classification
Vitamins And Dietary Supplements Registration And Classification
Self-medication/self-care And Preventive Medicine
Summary 1 Research Sources
Analgesics in the United Arab Emirates
Expanding use of analgesics in the United Arab Emirates
Rise in alternative therapies for chronic pain management
2023’s strong performing brands are now experiencing a slowdown in growth
Low penetration of paediatric analgesics in the local market
Major price differential between regional and international players
Panadol to maintain strong lead in systemic analgesics
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 the United Arab Emirates
Sleep trackers could aid category growth
Panadol Night maintains its convincing leadership of sleep aids
Growing awareness over risk of dependency
Melatonin to remain most demanded ingredient for sleep aids
Younger consumers could possibly be a source of growth
Parents wary of paediatric sleep aids featuring melatonin
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 the United Arab Emirates
Unprecedented flood in the United Arab Emirates helps drive category sales
Growing awareness of “Sick Building Syndrome”
Local residents becoming aware of air pollution levels
Positive growth prospects for herbal/traditional options within the category
GSK Consumer Healthcare set to retain category lead
Paediatric cough, cold and allergy remedies have room for growth
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 the United Arab Emirates
Rise of dermatology clinics in the United Arab Emirates
Social media fuels unconventional uses of medicated shampoo
Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength currently only available online in local market
Growing dialogue around women’s health
Climate change could help boost category demand
Blurring of lines between beauty and health poses risk for dermatologicals
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 the United Arab Emirates
Consumers take a proactive approach to gut health
Gastrointestinal disorders remain prevalent in the United Arab Emirates
Increasing diagnosis of IBS helps raise awareness among consumers
Prevention is top of mind in the United Arab Emirates
Blurring of lines with women’s health
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 the United Arab Emirates
Uptick of single-use formats in eye care
Lifestyle changes help reduce frequency of eye strain
Beauty eye drops gain attention in the United Arab Emirates
Eye health supplements pose challenge to category
Lack of allergy awareness hinders stronger penetration of allergy eye care
Omnichannel approach to sales is firmly entrenched in eye care
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 the United Arab Emirates
Wellness and self-improvement trends support rising sales
Local consumers prefer gum format of NRT smoking cessation aids
Nicorette QuickMist Mouthspray is currently only available online
Government urges smokers to quit in the workplace
Competitive landscape set to remain dominated by several major players
Greater awareness of e-vapour products is needed
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 the United Arab Emirates
Outdoor activities driven by a youthful and active demographic
Preventative heel protection for nightlife and corporate settings
Hansaplast retains convincing leadership of wound care
Stable demand for wound care expected over forecast period
Lack of emergency preparation stymies first aid kit growth
Basic wound care dominates, but there is room for innovation
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 the United Arab Emirates
Innovation in terms of sports nutrition formats
Electrolytes is the new buzzword
Brand collaborations outside of wellness space that appeal to Generation Z
Bundle deals offering attractive savings can appeal to price-sensitive consumers
Glanbia likely to retain convincing leadership of sports nutrition
Growing awareness among female consumers of bone density issues
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 the United Arab Emirates
Unique demographics shape dietary supplements in local market
Sexual wellness supplements gains greater shelf space and recognition
Targeted wellness: The rise of cycle-specific dietary supplements
Dietary supplements and the holy month of Ramadan
Sleep support set to benefit magnesium
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 the United Arab Emirates
Rising awareness of the importance of vitamins for mental health
Rising popularity of vegan and vegetarian diets supports demand for vitamins
Centrum retains lead in multivitamins with wide product portfolio
Majority of local population is deemed deficient in vitamin D
Fortified foods may present competition to the category
Fragmentation set to grow in single 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 the United Arab Emirates
Obesity is a growing issue in the United Arab Emirates, supporting category growth
Supplement nutrition drinks remains most dynamic performer
Atkins remains leading brand due to strength in meal replacement
Blurring of lines with sports nutrition presents challenge to future growth
Unexpected “Ozempic baby boom” can have negative impact on category
Minimal growth for weight loss supplements over forecast period
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 the United Arab Emirates
Diverse cultural market fuels growth of herbal/traditional products
Growth slows due to busy lifestyles and demand for immediate relief
Tiger Balm retains leadership in herbal/traditional topical analgesics
Health influencers help demystify herbal/traditional products
Fraudulent products have potential to hinder stronger uptake
“Miracle” cures proliferate in traditional souqs
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 the United Arab Emirates
Rising awareness of childhood autism could influence category’s development
Biogena Junior expands footprint in United Arab Emirates
D2C player Little Joys looks to appeal to parents by collaborating with paediatricians
Strict rules on advertising to children limits stronger uptake
Unique challenges in predicting outlook for category in the local market
Nappy (diaper) rash treatments to remain solid performer
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