Please Wait.....
Report
Consumer Health in Dominican Republic
Market Direction I 2023-09-21 I 77 Pages I Euromonitor
Despite persistent inflationary pressures in the country and wages that have not yet caught up with market conditions, consumer health recorded growth in 2023. Growth was supported by solid categories, including cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies, vitamins and dietary supplements, digestive remedies, plus higher unit prices helped drive retail value sales. Some categories, however, such as analgesics, did not perform as well as fears around the pandemic have abated.
Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in Dominican Republic report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2027 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.
Why buy this report?
* Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Health market;
* Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
* Understand the competitive environment, the market's major players and leading brands;
* Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Euromonitor International has over 40 years' experience of publishing market research reports, business reference books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo and Bangalore and a network of over 800 analysts worldwide, Euromonitor International has a unique capability to develop reliable information resources to help drive informed strategic planning.
Consumer Health in Dominican Republic
Euromonitor International
September 2023
List Of Contents And Tables
CONSUMER HEALTH IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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 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
Summary 1 OTC: Switches 2022-2023
DISCLAIMER
DEFINITIONS
SOURCES
Summary 2 Research Sources
WOUND CARE IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Little innovation to spark consumer interest
Some patients expected to purchase their own products in certain clinical settings
Hansaplast brand continues to lead the category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Generics poised to remain strong in wound care
Emerging interest in first aid kits
Private label could appear over the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
VITAMINS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for single vitamins remains steady despite unit price increases
Bayer launches Redoxon Triple Action with vitamin D
GlaxoSmithKline maintains its top place thanks to its widely available and trusted Centrum brand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising demand for immunity-boosting vitamin D
Multivitamins could see a slowdown
GNC Nutrition to return to the market
CATEGORY DATA
Table 18 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 19 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 20 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2023
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2023
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Product variety and new launches support growth of dietary supplements
Consumers demand immunity-boosting products
Direct sellers lead a highly fragmented competitive landscape
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Dietary supplements to continue their expansion
Direct selling channel poised to experience further growth
Growth potential for natural products
CATEGORY DATA
Table 25 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 27 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2023
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2023
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Meal replacement records further growth thanks to promotional activity and new product development
Direct sellers key in meal replacement and slimming teas, whilst Abbott leads supplement nutrition drinks
Increasing competition from products such as protein bars
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
New products and innovation expected over the forecast period
Meal replacement expected to lead weight management and wellbeing
Potential for natural weight loss supplements
CATEGORY DATA
Table 32 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 33 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 34 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2019-2023
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2023
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SPORTS NUTRITION IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Fitness trend drives category growth despite higher prices
Supply chain disruptions affecting sports nutrition
Direct selling channel making gains in sports nutrition; however, Almacenes Gurabo maintains its lead
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities for RTD and liquid formats
Emerging interest in protein bars and other formats
Cross-border purchases of sports nutrition products to expand
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 39 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2019-2023
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2023
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Herbal/traditional products record steady growth as they are well trusted
Strong shift herbal/traditional products in vitamins and dietary supplements
Rising interest in herbal/traditional cough, cold, and allergy (hay fever) remedies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
More herbal/traditional products expected to be launched over the forecast period
Scope for herbal/traditional digestive remedies
Direct sellers expected to benefit from ongoing shift to herbal/traditional products
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2018-2023
Table 45 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Paediatric consumer health products see positive growth as parents prioritise their children's wellbeing
Paediatric analgesics see growth, with the exception of aspirin
Rising demand for antihistamines and other paediatric allergy remedies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
New flavours and formats will support growth of paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements
Rise of dermocosmetics and potential impact on paediatric dermatologicals
Parents' increasingly demand more natural products for their children
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
ANALGESICS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Analgesics sees decline as the impact of the pandemic wanes
Aspirin experiences the steepest sales drop
Warnings about the potential return of chikungunya
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sales set to pick up over the forecast period
Pharmacies to remain the top distribution channel
Generics reign supreme
CATEGORY DATA
Table 54 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 55 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2019-2023
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2020-2023
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
COUGH, COLD AND ALLERGY (HAY FEVER) REMEDIES IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumption sees steady growth as products remain popular
New products performing well in a dynamic category
Halls remains the leading brand thanks to confectionery crossover positioning
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growing presence and popularity of combination products
Consumer demand for allergy remedies set to increase
Other players expected to enter the fray in the near future
CATEGORY DATA
Table 60 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 61 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 62 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2019-2023
Table 63 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2020-2023
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DIGESTIVE REMEDIES IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Digestive remedies sees growth with the reopening of society
Ciruelax leads laxatives with a wide product variety and distribution
Generics remain small in digestive remedies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Megalabs set to retain its leadership, whilst private label sees further growth
Self-medication trend to continue
Ageing population will support growth
CATEGORY DATA
Table 66 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 67 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 68 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2019-2023
Table 69 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2020-2023
Table 70 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 71 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DERMATOLOGICALS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Stronger demand driven by increasing consumer awareness
Haemorrhoid treatments growth due to sedentary lifestyles, poor diets and stress
Demand for medicated shampoos picks up as self-consciousness increases
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Local players poised to remain strong in the market
Dermatological sales are projected to grow, bolstered by antifungals
Increased presence of generics
CATEGORY DATA
Table 72 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 73 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 74 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2019-2023
Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2020-2023
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
- Not Sure / Need Reassuring
- Confirm Content
-
Content is provided by our partners and every effort is made to make Market Report details as clear as possible. If you are not sure the exact content you require is included in this study you can Contact us to double check. To do this you can:
Use the ‘? ASK A QUESTION’ below the license / prices and to the right of this box. This will come directly to our team who will work on dealing with your request as soon as possible.
Write to directly on support@scotts-international.com with details. Please include as much information as possible including the name of report or link so our staff will be able to work on you request.
Telephone us directly on 0048 603 394 346 and an experienced member of team will be on hand to answer.
-
- Sample Pages
-
With the vast majority of our partners we can obtain Sample Pages to support your decision. This is something we can arrange without revealing your personal details.
It is important to note that we will not be able to provide you the exact data or statistics such as Market Size and Forecasts. Sample pages usually confirm the layout or the Categories included in Charts and Graphs, excluding specific data.
To ask for Sample Pages by contact us through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346.
-
- Check for Alternatives
-
Whilst we try to make our online platform as easy to use as possible there is always the possibility that a better alternative has not been found in your search.
To avoid this possibility Contact us through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346 and a Senior Team Member can review your requirements and send a list of possibilities with opinions and recommendations.
-
- Confirm Content
- Prices / Formats / Delivery
- Prices
-
All prices are set by our partners and should be exactly the same as those listed on their own websites. We work on a Revenue share basis ensuring that you never pay more than what is offered elsewhere.
Should you find the price cheaper on another platform we recommend you to Contact us as we should be able to match this price. You can Contact us though through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346.
-
- Discounts
-
As we work in close partnership with our Partners from time to time we can secure discounts and assist with negotiations, this is part of our personalised service to you.
Discounts can sometimes be arranged for speedily placed orders; multiple report purchases or Higher License purchases.
To check if a Discount is possible please Contact our experienced team through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346.
-
- Available Currencies
-
Most Market Reports on our platform are listed in USD or EURO based on the wishes of our Partners. To avoid currency fluctuations and potential price differentiations we do not offer the possibility to change the currency online.
Should you wish to pay in a different currency to that advertised online we do accept payments in USD, EURO, GBP and PLN. The price will be calculated based on the relevant exchange rate taken from our National Bank.
To pay in a different above currency to that advertised online please Contact our team and a quotation will be sent within a couple of hours with payment details.
-
- Licenses
-
License options vary from Partner to Partner as is usually based on the number of Users that will benefitting from the report. It is very important that License ordered is not breached as this could have potential negative consequences for you individually or your employer.
If you have questions or need confirmation about the specific license we recommend you to Contact us and a detailed explanation will be provided.
-
- Global Site License
-
The Global Site License is the most comprehensive license available. By selecting this license, the Market Report can be shared with other ‘Allowed Users’ and any other member of staff from the same organisation regardless of geographic location.
It is important to note that this may exclude Parent Companies or Subsidiaries.
If you have questions or need confirmation about the specific license we recommend you to Contact us and a detailed explanation will be provided.
-
- Formats
-
The most common format is PDF, however in certain circumstances data may be present in Excel format or Online, especially in the case of Database or Directories. In addition, for certain higher license options a CD may also be provided.
If you have questions or need clarification about the specific formats we recommend you to Contact us and a detailed explanation will be provided.
-
- Delivery
-
Delivery is fulfilled by our partners directly. Once an order has been placed we inform the partner by sharing the delivery email details given in the order process.
Delivery is usually made within 24 hours of an order being placed, however it may take longer should your order be placed prior to the weekend or if otherwise specified on the Market Report details page. Additionally, if details have been not fully completed in the Order process a delay in delivery is possible.
If a delay in delivery is expected you will be informed about it immediately.
-
- Shipping Charges
-
As most Market Reports are delivered in PDF format we almost never have to add additional Shipping Charges. If, however you are ordering a Higher License service or a specific delivery format (e.g. CD version) charges may apply.
If you are concerned about additional Shipping Charges we recommend you to Contact us to double check.
-
- Prices
- Ordering
- By Credit Card
-
We work in Partnership with PayU to ensure payments are made securely in a fast and effortless way. PayU is the e-payments division of Naspers.
Naspers operates in over 133 International Markets and ranks 3rd Globally in terms of the number of e-commerce customers served.
For more information on PayU please visit: https://www.payu.pl/en/about-us
-
- By Money Transfer
-
If you require an invoice prior to payment, this is possible. To ensure a speedy delivery of the Market Report we require all relevant company details and you agree to maximum payment terms of 30 days from receipt of order.
With our regular clients deliver of the Market Report can be made prior to receiving payment, however in some circumstances we may ask for payment to be received before arranging for the Market Report to be delivered.
-
- By Credit Card
- Security
- Website security
-
We have specifically partnered with leading International companies to protect your privacy by using different technologies and processes to ensure security.
Everything submitted to Scotts International is encrypted via SSL (Secure Socket Layer) and all personal information provided to Scotts International is stored on computer systems with limited access in controlled environments.
-
- Credit Card Security
-
We partner with PayU (https://www.payu.pl/en/about-us) to ensure all credit card payments are made securely in a fast and effortless way.
PayU offers 250+ various payment channels and eWallet services across 4 continents allowing buyers to pay electronically, whether on a computer or a mobile device.
-
- Website security