The parapharmacy market in Italy

The French parapharmacy market is worth over 5 billion euros, and is growing by 5% a year. The parapharmacy market includes over-the-counter personal care and hygiene products, as well as beauty, diet and nutrition products. The growth segments are personal hygiene, beauty and wellness products and childcare. Hair care is in decline. Facial care products account for a large share of the market, with around 90% of French women claiming to use them. Shopping malls and hypermarkets account for a third of parapharmacy customers. Between 15% and 20% opt for independent outlets. There are over 20,000 pharmacies in France selling parapharmacy products. In the baby range, around a third of consumers make monthly purchases. For suncare products, more than half of customers limit their purchases to once a year. Parapharmacy market players L'Oréal leads the segment with its range of skin care, make-up and hair care products. Nestlé Skin Health, which has a major impact on the dermatological secto

Since the 1980s, the parapharmacy market in Portugal, comprising non-prescription care, hygiene, beauty products, dietetics, food supplements, and small appliances, has witnessed significant evolution. As of 2020, traditional pharmacies remain the market leaders, holding 75% of the market by offering competitively priced private labels. Specialty brands, fashionable in the 1990s, face challenges from mass distribution and limited investment capacity. Large Scale Retailers (GSA) like Corte Ingles and online sales platforms have been on the rise, with digital sales buoyed by the growing trend of internet shopping. Mass distribution is also making strong inroads into the market. A shift in consumer mentality towards health prevention has led to an increased demand for parapharmaceutical products and this sector's growth, with parapharmacies becoming key players in dermocosmetic sales in Portugal. These trends reflect the market's dynamic nature and the growing emphasis on both value and h

from 2020 onwards, the Spanish parapharmaceutical market experienced substantial growth, with an increasing focus on personal care and beauty, and a growing demand for high-quality parapharmaceutical products. The perfumery and cosmetics segment, which makes up a large part of this market, recorded significant annual per capita consumption, above the European average. A notable trend is the growing popularity of dermocosmetics, with Spain ranking fourth worldwide in this sector. The market features a diverse range of offerings, including make-up, personal hygiene, deodorants, perfumes, dietary supplements and more. The number of pharmacies and parapharmacies has increased, with Andalusia, Catalonia and the Community of Madrid leading the way in terms of numbers. Regulatory frameworks such as EU Directive 2002/46/EC for dietary supplements and Regulation 1223/2009 for cosmetics play a crucial role in overseeing product safety and conformity. Major market players range from traditional m