| Product Code: ETC7540265 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
India continues to be a key importer of cold remedies, with top exporting countries in 2024 being India, South Korea, USA, Germany, and the UK. The market shows high concentration with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2024. However, there has been a significant decline in the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 at -32.7%. Additionally, the growth rate in 2024 saw a steep decline of -68.4% compared to the previous year. These trends indicate a challenging market environment for cold remedies import shipments in India.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Cold Remedies Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Cold Remedies Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Cold Remedies Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Drug Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Dosage Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Cold Remedies Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about self-care and wellness among Indian consumers |
4.2.2 Rising prevalence of cold and flu cases in India due to changing weather conditions |
4.2.3 Growth in disposable income leading to higher spending on healthcare products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Availability of alternative home remedies and traditional treatments for cold |
4.3.2 Lack of regulatory framework for over-the-counter cold remedies |
4.3.3 Concerns regarding side effects of certain cold remedies and their impact on health |
5 India Cold Remedies Market Trends |
6 India Cold Remedies Market, By Types |
6.1 India Cold Remedies Market, By Drug Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Drug Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Antihistamines, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Expectorants, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Bronchodilators, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Decongestants, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Antibiotics, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 India Cold Remedies Market, By Dosage Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Oral Syrups, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Tablets/Pills, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Nasal Drops, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Lozenges, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 India Cold Remedies Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospital Pharmacies, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Pharmacies, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Drug Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 India Cold Remedies Market Revenues & Volume, By e-Commerce/Online Pharmacies, 2021- 2031F |
7 India Cold Remedies Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Cold Remedies Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Cold Remedies Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Cold Remedies Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of cold and flu cases reported annually |
8.2 Consumer engagement with online health forums and platforms discussing cold remedies |
8.3 Growth in online sales of cold remedies |
8.4 Number of pharmacies stocking a wide range of cold remedies |
8.5 Adoption rate of natural and herbal cold remedies |
9 India Cold Remedies Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Cold Remedies Market Opportunity Assessment, By Drug Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Cold Remedies Market Opportunity Assessment, By Dosage Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Cold Remedies Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Cold Remedies Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Cold Remedies Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Cold Remedies Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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