Consumer health in 2025: The big picture
Retail value sales of consumer health are set to rise in current term in Qatar in 2025. Demand has remained robust, as consumers in the country have continued to become increasingly health-conscious, knowledgeable of available products and engaged in the proactive self-management of their health. Additionally, strong purchasing power and rising interest in leading healthy lifestyles have continued to drive demand. The influence of beauty is also big in the consumer health space in Qatar as the boundaries between health and beauty are blurring, so people are not just taking products to help them when they are sick, but also to maintain an attractive appearance, whether its clearer skin or stronger hair.
Key trends in 2025
Self-diagnosis and self-medication, which are becoming more common, continue to boost demand for OTC products. Additionally, the country’s high obesity rate, combined with the sharpened focus on health and wellbeing as consumers are interested in minimising their chances of succumbing to serious illness, is encouraging consumers to invest in a wider array of consumer health products.
Competitive landscape
GSK Consumer Healthcare is set to be the leading company within consumer health overall in value terms in 2025. The company produces the Panadol, Advil, Actifed, Panadol Cold & Flu, Lamisil, Nicotinell, Panadol Night, and Centrum brands, present in the analgesics, cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies, dermatologicals, NRT smoking cessation aids, sleep aids, and vitamins and dietary supplements categories. The company’s success can be explained by its long-standing presence and the proven quality of its products. GSK Consumer Healthcare’s flagship brand, Panadol, has established a strong brand name amongst households and is a go-to brand in Qatar.
Channel developments
Pharmacies is the dominant distribution channel within consumer health in Qatar. The channel offers by far the widest range of products and brands. In addition, many consumers also prefer to shop in pharmacies in order to obtain expert advice about a wide range of health issues and consumer health products.
What next for consumer health?
Retail value sales of consumer health are set to increase in Qatar over the forecast period. The consumer health industry is expected to continue experiencing benefits due to long-term changes that have been seen in the lifestyle habits of the local population. The health and wellness trend is accelerating in Qatar and is expected to open up new prospects for product innovation over the forecast period. On the other hand, companies will aim to reduce the environmental impact of their operations by developing sustainable packaging innovation.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Consumer Health industry in Qatar with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Analgesics
- Cough, Cold and Allergy Remedies
- Digestive Remedies
- Dermatologicals
- NRT Smoking Cessation Aids
- Sleep Aids
- Eye Care
- Wound Care
- Vitamins
- Dietary Supplements
- Weight Management
- Sports Nutrition
- Herbal/Traditional Products
- Paediatric Consumer Health
If you're in the Consumer Health industry in Qatar, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Consumer Health in Qatar report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Consumer Health in Qatar?
- Which are the leading brands in Consumer Health in Qatar?
- How are products distributed in Consumer Health in Qatar?
- How has the regulatory and operating environment for Consumer Health changed in Qatar?
- How are considerations such as stress, self-medication and shifting consumer lifestyles shaping demand for Consumer Health
- How significant are wider health concerns and consumer awareness in determining sales?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Consumer Health in Qatar
Consumer health in 2025: The big picture
Key trends in 2025
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for consumer health?
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Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Analgesics continues to expand due to rising self-medication trend
GSK Consumer Healthcare continues to strengthen its position in Qatar
Pharmacies remain the leading distribution channel for analgesics in Qatar
Prospects and Opportunities
Accessibility and self-medication trend will continue to drive analgesics growth
Projected innovation to be built on better understanding of mechanism of action
Therapeutic advances expected in analgesics
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Increased demand for cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies
GSK Consumer Healthcare retains lead in the category
Pharmacies remains the leading distribution channel for cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies
Prospects and Opportunities
Positive outlook fuelled by rising self-medication and pollution
Technological advances set to power all aspects of product innovation
The future of sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing is promising
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Positive performance for digestive remedies in Qatar due to poor diet
Gaviscon by Reckitt Benckiser remains the leading brand in digestive remedies in Qatar
Pharmacies remain the leading distribution channel for digestive remedies in Qatar
Prospects and Opportunities
Digestive remedies sales growth will be driven by lifestyle trends
Technological advances set to improve inflammatory bowel disease treatment
Increasing sustainable packaging development expected
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Healthy performance for dermatologicals in Qatar
Bayer retains top place in dermatologicals
Pharmacies remains the dominant distribution channel for dermatologicals in Qatar
Prospects and Opportunities
Positive outlook dermatologicals in Qatar
Innovative treatments in dermatologicals: projected new approaches
More natural dermatologicals products will be favoured over the forecast period
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Positive performance for wound care in Qatar
Beiersdorf AG maintains its leadership with its Hansaplast brand
Pharmacies remains the leading distribution channel for wound care in Qatar
Prospects and Opportunities
Growing consumers awareness and rising disposable income levels will support demand for wound care
Maturity increasing pressure on players to innovate
Wound care product innovation set to be supported by technological advances
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Rising health awareness will continue to boost overall demand for vitamins and dietary supplements
GSK Consumer Healthcare leads but competition remains intense
Pharmacies remains the leading distribution channel for vitamins and dietary supplements in Qatar
Prospects and Opportunities
Rising consumers awareness will continue to boost overall demand for vitamins and dietary supplements
Significant technological advances will influence product innovation
Players commitment to health and wellness will be accomplished through a diverse range of products and initiatives
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Rising health- and image-consciousness supporting growth
Roche Consumer Health Ltd’s continues to lead the category
Pharmacies leads distribution of weight management and wellbeing in Qatar
Prospects and Opportunities
Demand for weight management and wellbeing will continue to be supported by the rising number of overweight and obese consumers
New product development to be a key driver of growth over the forecast period
Growing competition from outside category
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Sports nutrition is benefitting from rising interest in sports and fitness
Glanbia remains the top player in sports nutrition
Small local grocers remains the leading distribution channel for sports nutrition
Prospects and Opportunities
Positive outlook for sports nutrition, as it is likely set to reach a wider audience
Sports nutrition to be enhanced by technological advances
Sports nutrition outlook: better innovation and regulation
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Increasing interest in packaged herbal/traditional products
Engelhard Arzneimittel leads with its Prospan brand
Pharmacies remains the leading distribution channel for herbal/traditional products in Qatar
Prospects and Opportunities
Increasing interest in herbal/traditional products over the forecast period
Growing trends of technological innovation in herbal/traditional products
Growing inclination amongst consumers towards new formulations
Category Data
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Consumer Health
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- Adult Mouth Care
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- Adult Acetaminophen
- Adult Aspirin
- Adult Combination Products - Analgesics
- Adult Diclofenac
- Adult Dipyrone
- Adult Ibuprofen
- Adult Ketoprofen
- Adult Naproxen
- Adult OTC Triptans
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- Paediatric Acetaminophen
- Paediatric Aspirin
- Paediatric Combination Products - Analgesics
- Paediatric Dipyrone
- Paediatric Ibuprofen
- Paediatric Naproxen
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- Acetaminophen
- Aspirin
- Combination Products - Analgesics
- Diclofenac
- Dipyrone
- Ibuprofen
- Ketoprofen
- Naproxen
- OTC Triptans
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- Topical Analgesics/Anaesthetic
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- Sleep Aids
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- Antihistamines/Allergy Remedies (Systemic)
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- Paediatric Allergy Remedies
- Paediatric Cough/Cold Remedies
- Combination Products - Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies
- Cough Remedies
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- Nasal Sprays
- Oral Decongestants
- Inhalant Decongestants
- Decongestant Rubs
- Nasal Decongestant Drops
- Nasal Decongestant Plasters
- Medicated Confectionery
- Pharyngeal Preparations
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- Medicated Shampoos
- Topical Antifungals
- Vaginal Antifungals
- Hair Loss Treatments
- Nappy (Diaper) Rash Treatments
- Antiparasitics/Lice (Head and Body) Treatments
- Antipruritics
- Cold Sore Treatments
- Haemorrhoid Treatments
- Paediatric Dermatologicals
- Topical Allergy Remedies/Antihistamines
- Topical Germicidals/Antiseptics
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- Paediatric Diarrhoeal Remedies
- Paediatric Indigestion and Heartburn Remedies
- Paediatric Laxatives
- Paediatric Motion Sickness Remedies
- Diarrhoeal Remedies
- IBS Treatments
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- Antacids
- Antiflatulents
- Digestive Enzymes
- H2 Blockers
- Proton Pump Inhibitors
- Laxatives
- Motion Sickness Remedies
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- Emergency Contraception
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- Allergy Eye Care
- Standard Eye Care
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- NRT Gum
- NRT Inhalators
- NRT Lozenges
- NRT Patches
- Other NRT
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- First Aid Kits
- Gauze, Tape and Other Wound Care
- Sticking Plasters/Adhesive Bandages
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- Protein/Energy Bars
- Sports Protein Powder
- Sports Protein RTD
- Sports Non-Protein Products
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- Combination Dietary Supplements
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- Aloe
- Combination Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
- Cranberry
- Echinacea
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Garlic
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Ginseng
- St John's Wort
- Other Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
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- Co-Enzyme Q10
- Combination Non-Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
- Eye Health Supplements
- Fish Oils/Omega Fatty Acids
- Glucosamine
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- Calcium Supplements
- Mineral Supplements
- Probiotic Supplements
- Protein Supplements
- Other Non-Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
- Paediatric Vitamins and Dietary Supplements
- Tonics
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- Multivitamins
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- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Other Single Vitamins
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- Meal Replacement
- OTC Obesity
- Slimming Teas
- Supplement Nutrition Drinks
- Weight Loss Supplements
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- Herbal/Traditional Topical Analgesics
- Herbal/Traditional Sleep Aids
- Herbal/Traditional Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies
- Herbal/Traditional Digestive Remedies
- Herbal/Traditional Dermatologicals
- Herbal/Traditional Paediatric Dietary Supplements
- Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
- Herbal/Traditional Tonics
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- Allergy Eye Care
- Antihistamines/Allergy Remedies (Systemic)
- Paediatric Allergy Remedies
- Topical Allergy Remedies/Antihistamines
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- Paediatric Acetaminophen
- Paediatric Aspirin
- Paediatric Combination Products - Analgesics
- Paediatric Dipyrone
- Paediatric Ibuprofen
- Paediatric Naproxen
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- Paediatric Allergy Remedies
- Paediatric Cough/Cold Remedies
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- Paediatric Diarrhoeal Remedies
- Paediatric Indigestion and Heartburn Remedies
- Paediatric Laxatives
- Paediatric Motion Sickness Remedies
- Paediatric Dermatologicals
- Nappy (Diaper) Rash Treatments
- Paediatric Vitamins and Dietary Supplements
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Consumer Health
It is the aggregation of OTC, Vitamins and Dietary Supplements (VDS), Sports Nutrition, and Weight Management and Wellbeing
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