Definition:
The Vitamins and Minerals market comprises over-the-counter natural and synthetic food supplements like multivitamin preparations, minerals, vitamins, tonics and cod liver oil. Vitamins and minerals include preparations in the form of capsules, dragees, pills, granulate, ampoules, solutions, powders, syrups for oral use. Not included are prescription medicines, preparations that are not explicit food supplement drugs (e.g. muscle-building preparations) or primarily serve cosmetic purposes. Among the top-selling vitamin and mineral products are Vitasprint, Orthomol, magnesium granulate, Curazink, Centrum. It includes both products which are exclusively sold in pharmacies and products which can be purchased elsewhere. Sales by hospitals are not included.
Additional information:
The market comprises revenues, average revenue per capita. Sales channels show online and offline revenue. Revenues include VAT. The market only displays B2C revenues, hence B2B and B2G revenues are not included.
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Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.
Most recent update: Mar 2024
Sources: Statista Market Insights, IMF, WHO, National statistical offices, National industry associations, Association of the European Self-Medication Industry
Most recent update: Mar 2024
Sources: Statista Market Insights, IMF, WHO, National statistical offices, National industry associations, Association of the European Self-Medication Industry
Most recent update: Mar 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
Most recent update: Mar 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
Data coverage:
Data encompasses B2C spend. Figures are based on the OTC Pharmaceuticals market values, representing revenues generated by both product sales which take place exclusively in pharmacies and products which can be purchased elsewhere. Sales by hospitals are not included.Modeling approach / Market size:
Market sizes are determined by a combined top-down and bottom-up approach, based on a specific rationale for each market market. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use data from national statistical offices, international institutions, trade associations, and self-medication associations. Next, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as consumer healthcare spending, out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure, health system accessibilities, and GDP. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.Forecasts:
In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the particular market. For example, forecasts are based on historical developments, current trends, and key market indicators, using advanced statistical methods.Additional notes:
Data is modeled in US$ using current exchange rates. The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is considered at a country-specific level. Whereas this market covers only OTC drugs, the Statista Pharmaceuticals market covers both OTC and prescription drugs.