Consumer Health in China
CONSUMER HEALTH IN CHINA
Euromonitor International
February 2019
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
Executive Summary
Healthy Living Continues To Drive Growth in Consumer Health in China
Supportive Government Policies Continue To Propel Growth
Mergers and Acquisitions Lead To A Dynamic Competitive Landscape
the Integration of Online and Offline Sees Strong Potential
Steady Growth Expected for Consumer Health Over the Forecast Period
Market Indicators
Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2013-2018
Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2013-2018
Market Data
Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2014-2018
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2015-2018
Table 7 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2018
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Appendix
OTC Registration and Classification
Vitamins and Dietary Supplements Registration and Classification
Self-medication/self-care and Preventive Medicine
Switches
Summary 1 OTC: Switches
Definitions
Sources
Summary 2 Research Sources
Headlines
Prospects
Growth in Analgesics Is Driven by the Ageing Population
Stressful Lifestyles Also Contribute To Value Growth
Analgesic Plasters Are Gaining Popularity for Pain Relief
Competitive Landscape
Domestic Players Dominate Analgesics, Led by Yunnan Baiyao Group
the Popularity of Traditional Chinese Herbal Products
Shang Shi Zhi Tong Gao Switches From Class B To Class A
Category Data
Table 11 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 13 Sales of Topical Analgesics/Anaesthetic by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2014-2018
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2015-2018
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
Young Working Classes and the Ageing Population Fuel Demand for Sleep Aids
Sleep-support Dietary Supplements Compete With OTC Sleep Aids
Competitive Landscape
the Strong Performance of A Well-established Brand
Products Containing Pure Herbal/traditional Ingredients Remain the Most Popular
Category Data
Table 18 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2013-2018
Table 19 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2014-2018
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2015-2018
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2018-2023
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
Colds and Flu Drive Value Sales of Cough and Cold Remedies
Self-medication Apps Increase in Popularity
Herbal/traditional Products Enjoy Growing Popularity Amongst Younger Consumers
Competitive Landscape
Cr Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical Maintains Its Lead
Greater Concentration in Cough, Cold and Allergy Remedies
Switches From Rx To OTC Widen the Retail Offering
Category Data
Table 24 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 25 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 26 Sales of Decongestants by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 27 Sales of Decongestants by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2014-2018
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2015-2018
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
the Rise of "wellcare" and Strong Rivals From Beauty and Personal Care
Seasonal and Regional Factors Influence Dermatologicals
Western Medicine Outperforms Chinese Herbal Medicine
Competitive Landscape
Xian Janssen Pharmaceutical Maintains Its Clear Lead
New Opportunities for Local Players in Dermatologicals
Category Data
Table 32 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 33 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 34 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2014-2018
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2015-2018
Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2015-2018
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 38 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
Hectic Schedules Negatively Affect Gastrointestinal Health
Motion Sickness Remedies Is Boosted by Tourism
Chinese New Year Affects Sales of Motion Sickness Remedies
Competitive Landscape
Jiangzhong Pharmaceutical Maintains Its Lead in Digestive Remedies
the Popularity of Herbal Products
Chemists/pharmacies Is the Main Distribution Channel for Digestive Remedies
Category Data
Table 39 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 40 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2014-2018
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2015-2018
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
Steady Value Growth
Dry Eye Products and Drops Lead
Drugstores/parapharmacies Is Taking Share From Chemists/pharmacies
Competitive Landscape
Shandong Bausch & Lomb Freda Pharmaceutical Strengthens Its Lead
Decline in Share for the Mentholatum (zhongshan) Pharmaceuticals
New Entrants and New Products
Category Data
Table 45 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 46 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 47 Sales of Standard Eye Care by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 48 Sales of Standard Eye Care by Positioning: % Value 2013-2018
Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2014-2018
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2015-2018
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Prospects
Headlines
Prospects
Steady Growth Is Driven by Rising Unit Prices
Market Expansion Boosts Growth
the Importance of Chemists/pharmacies in Distribution Is Weakening
Competitive Landscape
Yunnan Baiyao Group Maintains Its Lead in Wound Care
Very Limited Innovations in Wound Care
Category Data
Table 53 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 54 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2014-2018
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2015-2018
Table 57 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
National Fitness Plan Continues To Drive Growth in Sports Nutrition
Core and On-the-go Sports Nutrition Are on the Rise
Internet Retailing Continues To Gain Share, Seeing the Fastest Pace of Growth
Competitive Landscape
Muscletech Continues To Lead Sports Nutrition
Cooperation With Gyms
Intense Competition in Sports Nutrition Is Led by International Brands
Category Data
Table 59 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 60 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2014-2018
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2015-2018
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
Supportive Government Policy Leads To A Good Environment for Growth
Glucosamine Witnesses Robust Growth
Paediatric Dietary Supplements Has Strong Growth Potential
Competitive Landscape
Mergers and Acquisitions Are on the Rise in Dietary Supplements
By-health Announces the Purchase of Life-space Group
International Brands Speed Up Channel Expansion
Category Data
Table 65 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 66 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 67 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2013-2018
Table 68 Sales of Fish Oils/Omega Fatty Acids by Type: % Value 2013-2018
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2014-2018
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2015-2018
Table 71 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
Increasingly Rational Consumption of Vitamins Amongst Chinese Consumers
Segmented Multivitamins Are on the Rise
Internet Retailing Is Expanding
Competitive Landscape
Amway (china) Leads Vitamins in China
Marketing Campaigns To Raise Brand Awareness
the Launch of Segmented Multivitamins
Category Data
Table 73 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 74 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 75 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2013-2018
Table 76 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2014-2018
Table 77 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2015-2018
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
Weight Management and Wellbeing Sees Stable Growth
Meal Replacement Has the Highest Sales
Supplement Nutrition Drinks Is Set To See the Fastest Growth
Competitive Landscape
Herbalife (china) Health Products Maintains Its Lead
International Manufacturers Dominate Weight Management and Wellbeing...
...whilst Domestic Players Aim To Catch Up
Category Data
Table 80 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 81 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2014-2018
Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2015-2018
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
Strong Support From the Government Facilitates Growth
the Healthy Living Mindset Drives Demand
Natural Ingredients Are Believed To Have Fewer Side-effects
Competitive Landscape
Infinitus (china) Maintains Its Lead
Raising Brand Awareness
Domestic Brands Are Strongly Competitive in A Fragmented Category
Category Data
Table 86 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 87 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 88 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2014-2018
Table 89 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2015-2018
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
the Two-child Policy Continues To Reap Rewards for Paediatric Consumer Health
Improving Health Awareness Amongst Parents Drives Demand
Prevention Rather Than Cure
Competitive Landscape
Biostime Maintains Its Lead in Paediatric Consumer Health
New Product Launches
Fierce Competitive Landscape Seen in the Review Period
Category Data
Table 92 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 93 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Vitamins and Dietary Supplements by Type: % Value 2015-2018
Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2014-2018
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2015-2018
Table 97 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Consumer health saw a strong pace of value growth in China in 2018, strongly driven by the healthy living trend amongst many consumers in the country. Amidst the hectic pace of life in modern society, local consumers focused on physical health; self-medicating with OTC products across categories such as analgesics, digestive remedies, cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies, dermatologicals and sleep aids. In addition to OTC products, other consumer health products, such as vitamins, dietar...
Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in 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 2014-2018, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2023 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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