Consumer Health in Uruguay

October 2024
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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Consumer Health industry in Uruguay 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 Uruguay, 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 Uruguay 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 Uruguay?
  • Which are the leading brands in Consumer Health in Uruguay?
  • How are products distributed in Consumer Health in Uruguay?
  • How has the regulatory and operating environment for Consumer Health changed in Uruguay?
  • 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 Uruguay

Consumer health in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for consumer health?
Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2024
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 9 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
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Analgesics in Uruguay

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Retail value sales rise as illicit trade from Argentina falls
The ongoing dengue outbreak drives sales of acetaminophen
Innovation remains high, capturing a wider consumer base
The dengue outbreak fuels consumption and drives sales of acetaminophen
Herbal/traditional products showcase growth, driven by natural options
Online sales expand as e-commerce increases in popularity
Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 13 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2020-2024
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2021-2024
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Uruguay

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sales increase as consumers buy goods for local retailers
Allergies increase as climate change heightens temperatures
Sanofi-Aventis Uruguay leads, followed by CAS Uruguay and Megalabs
Climate change and growing allergies benefit growth over the forecast period
The pharmacies channel strengthens as Farmacity from Argentina enters the landscape
E-commerce continues to grow, driven by convenience and value-priced options
Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 19 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2020-2024
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2021-2024
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Dermatologicals in Uruguay

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Dengue outbreak supports sales of antipruritics in 2024
Dermatologicals sales benefit as buying from Argentina declines
Mega Labs and Bayer account for almost half of all dermatological sales
Outdoor activity positively impacts sales of antifungal products in 2024
Innovation, advertising and promotional investments drive growth
E-commerce and omnichannel approaches have a distinct advantage
Table 24 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 25 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2020-2024
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2021-2024
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Digestive Remedies in Uruguay

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Increased awareness of digestive disorders boost sales during 2024
Digestive remedies record positive growth as Uruguayans purchase goods from local retailers
Mega Labs SA leads, with wide distribution and competitive price points
Ongoing growth for digestive remedies driven by laxatives and antacids
Demand for natural digestive remedies rise as consumers preference natural goods
E-commerce will become crucial in the sales structure of companies
Table 30 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 31 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2020-2024
Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2021-2024
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Wound Care in Uruguay

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Wound care sales rebound as consumers purchases goods from local retailers
Wound care continues to recover from the removal of COVID-19 restrictions
Johnson & Johnson de Uruguay SA leads as Band-Aid has a solid position
Pharmacies continue to be the most important distribution channel in wound care
Opportunities for emerging brands to gain ground as affordability becomes key
Products that offer added value enable players to stand out on a competitive landscape
Table 36 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 37 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Sports Nutrition in Uruguay

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sports nutrition showcases healthy growth, driven by non-protein options
Innovation in herbal protein sports nutrition as consumers embrace healthier lifestyles
Gold Nutrition leads the landscape, driven by a multi-channel strategy
Sports nutrition sales will continue growing, driven by social media and influencers
An omnichannel presence will be a key growth driver for sports nutrition
Further growth for sports nutrition RTD and protein/energy bars
Table 42 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 43 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2024
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2021-2024
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Dietary Supplements in Uruguay

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Dietary supplements will grow as the health and wellness trend rises
Probiotics grow as consumers look to improve gut health, energy and performance
Sales from direct sellers decline as consumers look for affordable options
Sales of dietary supplements grow in line with the preventative health trend
Environmental consciousness continues to shape purchasing decisions
A more active population offers strong growth potential for protein supplements
Table 48 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 49 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 50 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2019-2024
Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2024
Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2021-2024
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Vitamins in Uruguay

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sales of vitamins benefit as illicit trade from Argentina declines
Consumers seek all-in-one products, shaping product innovations
Bayer leads with its flagship brands, Supradyn and Redoxon
Vitamin consumption grows, driven by an increase in preventative health
Direct sellers must apply omnichannel strategies to support sales
E-commerce allows consumers to research options before they buy
Table 55 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 56 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2019-2024
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2024
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2021-2024
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Weight Management and Wellbeing in Uruguay

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Weight management shows a moderate increase driven by supplement nutrition growth
Meal replacements decrease in volume sales, aligned to the performance of direct sellers’
Natural and organic products are gaining relevance on the landscape
Direct sellers apply omnichannel approaches in order to boost sales
Prescription medications pose an increasing threat to weight management products
Social media grows in importance, positively impacting sales on the landscape
Table 62 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 63 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 64 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2024
Table 65 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2021-2024
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Herbal/Traditional Products in Uruguay

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sales of herbal/traditional products grow further, although the landscape remains niche
Sports nutrition herbal/traditional products give extra strength to the landscape
Megalabs SA comfortably leads the landscape in 2024
Natural products benefit from the rising interest in no artificial ingredients
The older population continues to adopt herbal/traditional products
Sustainability will become a major driver of sales and innovation
Table 68 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2019-2024
Table 69 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2024
Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2024-2029
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Paediatric Consumer Health in Uruguay

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Paediatric sales rebound as consumers buy goods from local retailers
Strong demand for paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements as preventative healthcare rises
Mega Labs SA leads the landscape followed by Laboratorios Bagó SA
Low birth rate in Uruguay is a challenge for ongoing growth
Players are set to focus on child-friendly designs to drive sales
Generics showcase strong growth across the forecast period
Table 74 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 75 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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The following categories and subcategories are included:

Consumer Health

    • Adult Mouth Care
          • Adult Acetaminophen
          • Adult Aspirin
          • Adult Combination Products - Analgesics
          • Adult Diclofenac
          • Adult Dipyrone
          • Adult Ibuprofen
          • Adult Ketoprofen
          • Adult Naproxen
          • Adult OTC Triptans
          • Paediatric Acetaminophen
          • Paediatric Aspirin
          • Paediatric Combination Products - Analgesics
          • Paediatric Dipyrone
          • Paediatric Ibuprofen
          • Paediatric Naproxen
          • Acetaminophen
          • Aspirin
          • Combination Products - Analgesics
          • Diclofenac
          • Dipyrone
          • Ibuprofen
          • Ketoprofen
          • Naproxen
          • OTC Triptans
      • Topical Analgesics/Anaesthetic
    • Sleep Aids
      • Antihistamines/Allergy Remedies (Systemic)
        • Paediatric Allergy Remedies
        • Paediatric Cough/Cold Remedies
      • Combination Products - Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies
      • Cough Remedies
        • Nasal Sprays
        • Oral Decongestants
        • Inhalant Decongestants
        • Decongestant Rubs
        • Nasal Decongestant Drops
        • Nasal Decongestant Plasters
      • Medicated Confectionery
      • Pharyngeal Preparations
      • 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
        • Paediatric Diarrhoeal Remedies
        • Paediatric Indigestion and Heartburn Remedies
        • Paediatric Laxatives
        • Paediatric Motion Sickness Remedies
      • Diarrhoeal Remedies
      • IBS Treatments
        • Antacids
        • Antiflatulents
        • Digestive Enzymes
        • H2 Blockers
        • Proton Pump Inhibitors
      • Laxatives
      • Motion Sickness Remedies
    • Emergency Contraception
      • Allergy Eye Care
      • Standard Eye Care
      • NRT Gum
      • NRT Inhalators
      • NRT Lozenges
      • NRT Patches
      • Other NRT
      • First Aid Kits
      • Gauze, Tape and Other Wound Care
      • Sticking Plasters/Adhesive Bandages
      • Protein/Energy Bars
      • Sports Protein Powder
      • Sports Protein RTD
    • Sports Non-Protein Products
      • Combination Dietary Supplements
        • Aloe
        • Combination Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
        • Cranberry
        • Echinacea
        • Evening Primrose Oil
        • Garlic
        • Ginkgo Biloba
        • Ginseng
        • St John's Wort
        • Other Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
        • Co-Enzyme Q10
        • Combination Non-Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
        • Eye Health Supplements
        • Fish Oils/Omega Fatty Acids
        • Glucosamine
          • Calcium Supplements
          • Mineral Supplements
        • Probiotic Supplements
        • Protein Supplements
        • Other Non-Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
    • Paediatric Vitamins and Dietary Supplements
    • Tonics
      • Multivitamins
        • Vitamin A
        • Vitamin B
        • Vitamin C
        • Vitamin D
        • Vitamin E
        • Other Single Vitamins
    • Meal Replacement
    • OTC Obesity
    • Slimming Teas
    • Supplement Nutrition Drinks
    • Weight Loss Supplements
    • 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
    • Allergy Eye Care
    • Antihistamines/Allergy Remedies (Systemic)
    • Paediatric Allergy Remedies
    • Topical Allergy Remedies/Antihistamines
      • Paediatric Acetaminophen
      • Paediatric Aspirin
      • Paediatric Combination Products - Analgesics
      • Paediatric Dipyrone
      • Paediatric Ibuprofen
      • Paediatric Naproxen
      • Paediatric Allergy Remedies
      • Paediatric Cough/Cold Remedies
      • 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

Consumer Health

It is the aggregation of OTC, Vitamins and Dietary Supplements (VDS), Sports Nutrition, and Weight Management and Wellbeing

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