Consumer Health in the United Arab Emirates
Table of Content
CONSUMER HEALTH IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Euromonitor International
January 2019
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
Executive Summary
Consumer Health Records Negligible Recovery in 2018
Government Initiatives Complement Recovery
Introduction of 5% Value Added Tax Increases Preventive Medicine Costs
Chained Chemists/pharmacies Lead Distribution With Deals
Recovery Expected From Launch of New Health Care Institutions
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 Preventative Medicine
Switches
Sources
Summary 1 Research Sources
Headlines
Prospects
Demand for Analgesics Driven by Common Ailments
Topical Analgesics Least Impacted by Macroeconomic Influences
Competitive Landscape
GlaxoSmithKline Continues To Lead Analgesics
Dominance for International Brands Prevail As Local Players Benefit From Price- Sensitive Customers
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
Lack of Awareness of Sleep Aids Results in Low Demand
Population Focuses on Natural Methods To Encourage Sleep
Competitive Landscape
GlaxoSmithKline Leads, While Others Follow Distantly Within Sleep Aids
Competition for Sleep Aids From Prescriptions Is Expected To Continue
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
Desert Conditions An Influence Within Cough, Cold and Allergy (hay Fever) Remedies
Boosting Immunity Through Preventive Methods Becoming A Trend
Herbal/traditional Products Also Increase in Popularity Within the Category
Competitive Landscape
GlaxoSmithKline Plc Continues To Lead With Its Strong Portfolio of Brands
Reckitt Benckiser Ranks Third Due To Its Well-known Brand Strepsils
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
Trend for Healthy Living Becomes Prominent Within Dermatologicals
Coverage of Health Care Insurance for Dermatologists Encourages Immediate Treatment
Consumers Become Conscious About Spending on Dermatologicals
Competitive Landscape
Bayer Middle East Leads Due To Its Strong Brand Portfolio Within Dermatologicals
Local Players Within Dermatologicals Compete Mainly on Price
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
Gut Health Gains Attention Among Consumers in the United Arab Emirates
Digestive Enzymes Records Highest Growth Due To Rising Awareness
Lifestyles Influence Sales of Antiflatulents, Antacids and Proton Pump Inhibitors
Competitive Landscape
GlaxoSmithKline Continues To Gain Share in Digestive Remedies
Competition From Natural-based Products Is Rising
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
Fast-paced Modern Lifestyles Lead To Eye Problems
Demand for Standard Eye Care Remains Stronger Than for Allergy Eye Care
Health Care Insurance Encourages Visits To Ophthalmologists for Serious Conditions
Competitive Landscape
Alcon Middle East Leads, Followed by Key International Players
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
Headlines
Prospects
Motivation To Quit Smoking Apparent in Desire To Live Longer Healthy Lives
Limited Availability of Nrt Smoking Cessation Aids in the United Arab Emirates
Social Prevalence of Smoking Remains Main Challenge
Competitive Landscape
Gsk Consumer Healthcare Dominates Nrt Smoking Cessation Aids
Johnson & Johnson Middle East Follows With Its Brand Nicorette
International Players Dominate the Category
Category Indicators
Table 53 Number of Smokers by Gender 2013-2018
Category Data
Table 54 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 55 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 56 Sales of NRT Gum by Flavour: % Value 2013-2018
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2014-2018
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2015-2018
Table 59 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 60 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
Wound Care Considered A Basic Household Item
Strong Channel Distribution Leads To Ease in Buying Wound Care
Wide Variety of Wound Care Encourages Purchases
Competitive Landscape
Leading Three Players Dominate Wound Care in the United Arab Emirates
International Brands Continue To Dominate
Category Data
Table 61 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 62 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2014-2018
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2015-2018
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
Celebrity and Sports Trainers Influence Consumers' Fit Regimes While Ageing
Sport Protein Products Continues To Remain Dominant
Greater Advertising Efforts Are Needed
Competitive Landscape
Optimum Nutrition Continues To Lead Sports Nutrition
International Players Dominate Sports Nutrition
Category Data
Table 67 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 68 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2014-2018
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2015-2018
Table 71 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
Natural Ingredients for Dietary Supplements Preferred by Consumers
Probiotic Supplements Records Fastest Growth Due To Product Availability
Competitive Landscape
Dietary Supplements Continues To Be Fragmented
International Players Collaborating With Chained Pharmacies Dominate Category
Category Data
Table 73 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 74 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 75 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2013-2018
Table 76 Sales of Fish Oils/Omega Fatty Acids by Type: % Value 2013-2018
Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2014-2018
Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2015-2018
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
Chained Pharmacies With Deals Preferred Channel for Purchasing Vitamins
Regular Use of Natural Ingredients A Trend for Multivitamins
Competitive Landscape
Vitabiotics Ltd and Bayer Middle East Lead Vitamins
Competition Prevails As Focus on Natural and Organic Vitamins Gains Preference
Category Data
Table 81 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 82 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 83 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2013-2018
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2014-2018
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2015-2018
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
Weight Management and Wellbeing Only Viewed As Complementary
High Obesity Rates Remain Prevalent in the Region
Supplement Nutrition Drinks Continues To Have A Niche Target Segment
Competitive Landscape
Atkins Nutritionals Leads Weight Management and Wellbeing
GlaxoSmithKline Leads Supplement Nutrition Drinks
Category Data
Table 88 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 89 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2014-2018
Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2015-2018
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
Preference for Natural and Organic Products Strong Among Consumers
Topical Analgesics and Digestive Remedies Record Strong Growth
Cultural Significance of Herbal Medicine Boosts Sales for This Category
Competitive Landscape
Wide Variety of Herbal/traditional Products Makes Category Highly Fragmented
Dominance of Well-known Brands To Pose Competition To New Entrants
Category Data
Table 94 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 95 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2014-2018
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2015-2018
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Headlines
Prospects
Health Care Insurance Leads To Immediate Treatment of Children
Focus on Raising Immunity Among Children Becomes Prevalent
Competitive Landscape
Sudocrem Dominates Nappy (diaper) Rash Treatments
Paediatric Consumer Health Dominated by International Companies
Category Data
Table 100 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 101 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 102 Sales of Paediatric Vitamins and Dietary Supplements by Type: % Value 2015-2018
Table 103 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2014-2018
Table 104 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2015-2018
Table 105 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 106 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Description
Consumer health in the United Arab Emirates witnessed a negligible recovery in 2018 from the decline in 2017. This was due to multiple challenging factors since the fall in oil prices in 2015. Since then, the overall cost of doing business has increased, while prices of consumer health, especially over the counter (OTC) products have remained the same. The Ministry of Health maintained strict regulation on health care and medicine prices in 2017 and 2018, and therefore prices did not change much...
Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in United Arab Emirates 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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