Vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements
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The UK market for vitamins, minerals and supplements was worth 340 million pounds sterling in 1998, down by 5.6% from 1997. Market growth has been hampered by concerns about the effectiveness of vitamins, minerals and supplements. The typical regular user of these products is a woman aged 45 or more with a higher than average disposable income. The market is forecast to see growth of 6% in real terms in the period to 2002. The vitamins sector will see real growth of only 1%, while the dietary supplements sector will expand by 9% in real terms.
Publication Name: Market Intelligence
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 1366-6673
Year: 1999
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Opticians
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The United Kingdom market for optical services and goods grew 4.8% by value to 1.38 billion pounds sterling in 1994, although increasing just 0.9% in real terms. The optical goods market comprises contact lens solutions, contact lenses, sight tests and spectacles, with spectacles accounting for 64% of the market by value in 1994. The market for optical goods is expected to grow slowly during 1995-1999 due to industry deregulation. The contact lenses, frames and spectacles market is mainly sourced from imports. The market is examined.
Publication Name: Market Intelligence
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 1366-6673
Year: 1995
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Vitamins and dietary supplements
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The United Kingdom market for minerals, vitamins and dietary supplements is expected to grow to 436 million pounds sterling in 2001 at current prices from 367 million pounds sterling in 1997, or grow to 371 million pounds sterling at 1997 prices. Sales reached 343 million pounds sterling in 1996, with the market growing most rapidly during 1993-96. The market is one of the most rapidly expanding OTC market sectors. Boots holds a 27% share of the market for dietary supplements and vitamins.
Publication Name: Market Intelligence
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 1366-6673
Year: 1997
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