EYE CARE IN SAUDI ARABIA

Euromonitor International

February 2019

LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES

Headlines

Prospects

Saudi Arabia's Weather Conditions and the Growing Usage of Technology Continue To Support Demand for Eye Care

Eye Drops Continues To Dominate Standard Eye Care by Format

Dry Eye Sustains Leading Standard Eye Care by Positioning

Competitive Landscape

Novartis AG Remains the Leader in Eye Care

the Category Will Benefit From Competition and Medical Advice

Chemists/pharmacies Is the Primary Distribution Channel

Category Data

Table 1 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2013-2018

Table 2 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 3 Sales of Standard Eye Care by Format: % Value 2013-2018

Table 4 Sales of Standard Eye Care by Positioning: % Value 2013-2018

Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2014-2018

Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2015-2018

Table 7 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 8 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Executive Summary

the Declining Number of Expats Reduces Consumer Health Sales

Ongoing Governmental Efforts Help Sustain Some Consumer Health Sales

A 5% Vat Increases Consumer Health Unit Prices

Chemists/pharmacies Continues To Be the Leading Distribution Channel

Saudi Arabians Are Set To Raise Demand for Consumer Health

Market Indicators

Table 9 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2013-2018

Table 10 Life Expectancy at Birth 2013-2018

Market Data

Table 11 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2013-2018

Table 12 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2014-2018

Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2015-2018

Table 15 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2013-2018

Table 16 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2018

Table 17 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 18 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

Definitions

Sources

Summary 1 Research Sources

Once again Saudi Arabia’s weather conditions, eg dust storms, sandstorms, heatwaves, dryness, humidity and air pollution, as well as consumers’ prolonged viewing of smartphones, tablets, laptops and televisions continue to support demand for eye care in 2018. Moreover, during Hajj and Umrah seasons many pilgrims experience eye problems due to extended exposure to sun and dust; the Ministry of Health is urging pilgrims to follow eye-safety guidelines.

Euromonitor International's Eye Care in Saudi Arabia 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 Eye Care, Standard Eye Care.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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