Consumer Health in France

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List Of Contents And Tables

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Consumer health in 2023: The big picture
• 2023 key trends
• Competitive landscape
• Retailing developments
• What next for consumer health?

MARKET INDICATORS

• Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2018-2023
• Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2018-2023

MARKET DATA

• Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
• Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
• Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2023
• Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 7 Penetration of Private Label in Consumer Health by Category: % Value 2018-2023
• Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2018-2023
• Table 9 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2023
• Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
• Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

APPENDIX

• OTC registration and classification
• Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
• Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
• Switches

DISCLAIMER

DEFINITIONS

SOURCES

• Summary 1 Research Sources

ANALGESICS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

• Acetaminophen remains popular form of analgesics in France
• Acetaminophen shortage in France: Cold season demand surpasses supply
• "Medical deserts" push French consumers to seek advice from pharmacists, benefiting the OTC market

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• NSAIDs expected to further decline over the forecast period
• In the face of prolonged periods of flu, COVID-19 and bronchitis, consumers look for natural alternatives
• France aims to regain medical sovereignty to guarantee supply to its population

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2018-2023
• Table 13 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
• Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2019-2023
• Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2023-2028
• Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

COUGH, COLD AND ALLERGY (HAY FEVER) REMEDIES IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

• Cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies enjoys positive performance in 2023
• "Triple epidemic" and exceptionally long outbreak of flu boost demand
• Shortages in analgesics benefit sales of cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Longer allergy seasons expected to drive growth of antihistamines/allergy remedies (systemic)
• Competition from holistic health and natural alternatives
• OTC products will continue to benefit from increasing trend of self-medication

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023
• Table 19 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
• Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2019-2023
• Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2023-2028
• Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

DIGESTIVE REMEDIES IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

• Subdued growth for digestive remedies in 2023 as consumers look to preventive health measures
• Rising awareness of irritable bowel syndrome in France
• Competition from focus on gut health and increasing demand for probiotics

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Greater focus on gut-brain axis could benefit digestive remedies as consumers focus shift to preventive health through improved digestion
• France's ageing population set to benefit certain digestive remedies
• Decline for laxatives due to concerns over misuse and increasing interest in more natural solutions

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 24 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023
• Table 25 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
• Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2019-2023
• Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 28 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2023-2028
• Table 29 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

DERMATOLOGICALS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

• Dermatologicals experiences slowing growth in 2023
• Stress and anxiety remain strong growth drivers in 2023
• Women's health awareness supports value sales of vaginal antifungals

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Warmer and longer summers will benefit dermatologicals, especially antifungals and antiparasitics
• Varying impact on dermatologicals can emerge from changing demographics
• Competition from natural remedies grows as dermatological solutions

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2018-2023
• Table 31 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
• Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2019-2023
• Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2023-2028
• Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

NRT SMOKING CESSATION AIDS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

• Demand for NRT smoking cessation aids marginally improves
• Tech-driven innovation boosts category growth in 2023
• Marketing strategies remain essential to promote stronger growth

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Declining demand for NRT smoking cessation aids due to lack of trust in their efficacy
• Rising concerns over vaping among younger adults encourages government prevention strategies to reduce smoking in France
• Pharmacists will be able to prescribe nicotine substitutes, including e-cigarettes, thereby offering greater competition

CATEGORY INDICATORS

• Table 37 Number of Smokers by Gender 2018-2023

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 38 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2018-2023
• Table 39 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
• Table 40 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2019-2023
• Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 42 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2023-2028
• Table 43 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

SLEEP AIDS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

• Demand for sleep aids remains high, driven by rising stress levels during cost-of-living crisis
• Format becomes key factor in the success of sleep aids
• Natural products becoming increasingly popular among local consumers

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Sustained growth for sleep aids amid economic uncertainty
• OTC players to experience greater competition from herbal/traditional options, including CBD products
• Growth of dietary supplements could potentially disrupt standard sleep aids

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 44 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2018-2023
• Table 45 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2018-2023
• Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2019-2023
• Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2023-2028
• Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2023-2028

EYE CARE IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

• Positive performance by eye care influenced by growing concerns over prolonged exposure to digital screens
• Growing demand for allergy eye care in 2023 due to pollution and prolonged pollen season
• Eye care remains consolidated and stable competitive landscape in 2023

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Potential for preventive health trend to gain further momentum in France
• An "epidemic of myopia" will promote sales of eye care
• OTC eye care is evolving amid ophthalmologist shortages

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 50 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
• Table 51 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
• Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2019-2023
• Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 54 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
• Table 55 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

WOUND CARE IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

• Positive demand for wound care in 2023 in line with greater mobility of population
• First aid kits leads growth within French wound care
• Laboratoires URGO retains leadership of consolidated competitive landscape

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Warmer temperatures and ageing population likely to benefit wound care
• Lack of doctors encourages consumers to seek advice from pharmacists
• The 2024 Summer Olympics has potential to boost wound care sales

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
• Table 57 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
• Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2019-2023
• Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
• Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

VITAMINS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

• Vitamin D and multivitamins lead growth in 2023
• Upsurge in vitamin consumption due to increasing stress levels among French population
• Women's health and beauty concerns promote vitamin C's growth

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• As vegan/vegetarian population increases, the necessity for vitamins grows
• Positive growth for vitamins to be supported by pharmacists promoting their benefits
• Personalisation trend could also boost sales of vitamins

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 62 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2018-2023
• Table 63 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
• Table 64 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
• Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2023
• Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 67 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2023-2028
• Table 68 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

• Dietary supplements experiences dynamic growth as French consumers strive to achieve longer-term health benefits
• Dietary supplements benefits from social media advertising
• Probiotic boom: France embraces gut-health revolution and digestive health, leading to upturn in dietary supplement sales

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Increasing awareness of women's health issues will benefit sales of dietary supplements
• Further marketing needed for eye health supplements to improve sales
• High stress levels will benefit magnesium and other minerals

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2018-2023
• Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
• Table 71 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
• Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2023
• Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2023-2028
• Table 75 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

• Further declines for weight management and wellbeing in 2023
• Competition from alternative solutions as French consumers shift towards a more natural approach to weight management
• Ozempic emerges as competitor to weight management in France

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Weak performance ahead for weight management, as alternative solutions emerge
• Gummies to gain traction within weight loss supplements
• Tapping into French weight management with holistic approach

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 76 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2018-2023
• Table 77 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
• Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2019-2023
• Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 80 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2023-2028
• Table 81 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

SPORTS NUTRITION IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

• Increase in activity post-pandemic continues to promote sports nutrition
• Surge in sports nutrition for enhanced performance and recovery
• Vegan sports nutrition experiences increasing demand in 2023

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris could boost sports nutrition sales
• Social media benefits sports nutrition through influencers and sports coaches
• Innovation and wide range of choices will boost sports nutrition over forecast period

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 82 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2018-2023
• Table 83 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
• Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2019-2023
• Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2023-2028
• Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

• Preventive health through immunity boost pushes herbal/traditional sales
• Trend towards more natural products increases demand for herbal/traditional solutions
• CBD-infused products continue to grow and expand across several industries

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Herbal/traditional products set for further solid growth over forecast period
• Products with a focus on supporting digestive health set to experience demand
• Sleep disorders and mental health issues expected to boost growth of herbal/traditional products

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
• Table 89 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
• Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2023
• Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
• Table 93 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

• "Triple epidemic" drives sales of paediatric consumer health in 2023
• Naturalness trend leads parents to choose alternative solutions to paediatric consumer health
• Lice treatments with natural positioning lead growth in paediatric dermatologicals

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Further demand for paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements
• Changing demographics could have negative effect on paediatric consumer health in France
• Mental health issues and higher stress levels likely to benefit some paediatric consumer health products

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
• Table 95 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
• Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2023
• Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2023
• Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
• Table 99 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028