Digestive & Intestinal Remedies (Pharmacies) - Lesotho

Revenue in the Digestives & Intestinal Remedies market is projected to reach US$392.90k in 2024.
Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 3.48%, resulting in a market volume of US$466.30k by 2029.
In global comparison, most revenue will be generated China (US$3.37bn in 2024).
In relation to total population figures, per person revenues of US$0.17 are generated in 2024.

Definition:
The Digestives and Intestinal Remedies market encompasses a range of over-the-counter (OTC) natural and synthetic digestive agents and remedies designed to address gastrointestinal concerns. These products are available through pharmacies and are provided in various forms such as pills, powder, capsules, liquids, solutions, suspensions, drops, and suppositories. The market excludes prescription medications, substances contravening state regulations, or items not explicitly categorized as digestive medications (e.g., pain relievers). Notable among the best-selling products in this category are Perenterol, Iberogast, Dulcolax, and Buscopan Plus. This market exclusively covers product sales through pharmacies.

Additional information:
The Digestives and Intestinal Remedies market comprises revenues, average revenue per capita and average revenue per pharmacy. Revenues include VAT. The market only displays B2C revenues, hence B2B and B2G revenues are not included.
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Natural and synthetic agents
Digestive medicines
Remedies against gastrointestinal complaints

Prescription medicines
Homeopathic remedies
Tea

The Digestive & Intestinal Remedies (Pharmacies) market in Lesotho is experiencing steady growth due to customer preferences, trends in the market, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors.

Customer preferences: Customers in Lesotho are increasingly seeking digestive and intestinal remedies from pharmacies. This can be attributed to the rising awareness about gastrointestinal health and the importance of maintaining a healthy digestive system. Customers are becoming more conscious of their diet and lifestyle choices, leading to a higher demand for products that alleviate digestive issues such as indigestion, bloating, and constipation. Additionally, the convenience of purchasing these remedies from pharmacies, which are easily accessible in urban and rural areas, further drives customer preferences.

Trends in the market: One of the key trends in the Digestive & Intestinal Remedies market in Lesotho is the growing popularity of natural and herbal remedies. Customers are increasingly opting for products that are perceived to be safer and have fewer side effects. This trend aligns with the global shift towards natural and holistic healthcare solutions. As a result, pharmacies in Lesotho are expanding their range of natural and herbal digestive remedies to cater to this demand. Another trend in the market is the increasing availability of over-the-counter (OTC) digestive and intestinal remedies. Pharmacies in Lesotho are stocking a wide range of OTC products to provide customers with easy access to medications without the need for a prescription. This trend is driven by the convenience it offers to customers, who can quickly purchase these remedies without visiting a doctor.

Local special circumstances: Lesotho has a growing middle-class population with increasing disposable income. This has led to higher healthcare spending, including on digestive and intestinal remedies. The government of Lesotho has also been actively promoting healthcare and improving access to medicines, which has further contributed to the growth of the Digestive & Intestinal Remedies market in the country.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The Lesotho economy has been experiencing steady economic growth, which has positively impacted the healthcare sector. As the economy continues to develop, more people are able to afford healthcare products and services, including digestive and intestinal remedies. Additionally, Lesotho has a young and growing population, which further drives the demand for healthcare products and services. In conclusion, the Digestive & Intestinal Remedies (Pharmacies) market in Lesotho is growing due to customer preferences for convenient access to remedies, the trend towards natural and herbal products, the availability of over-the-counter options, local special circumstances such as increasing disposable income and government support for healthcare, and the underlying macroeconomic factors of steady economic growth and a young population.

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on offline and online spending by consumers, including VAT. Not included are B2B and B2G sales, or other pharmaceutical sales through hospitals or retail stores such as supermarkets.

Modeling approach:

Market sizes are determined through a bottom-up approach, building on specific predefined factors for each market market. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use industry associations, third-party studies and reports and survey results from our primary research (e.g., the Statista Global Consumer Survey). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as healthcare expenditure per country, consumer healthcare spending, GDP and internet penetration. 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 relevant market. For example, forecasts are based on historical developments, current trends, and key market indicators, using advanced statistical methods. For forecasting digital trends such as the online-pharmacy sales share we use exponential trend smoothing and the s-curve method. The main drivers are healthcare expenditure per country and consumer healthcare spending.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice a year. GCS data is reweighted for representativeness.

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