| Product Code: ETC7555657 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
India continues to heavily rely on imports of topical analgesics, with major exporting countries being the USA, Germany, China, Metropolitan France, and South Korea. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market in 2024. Despite a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.21% from 2020 to 2024, there was a slight decline in growth rate in 2024 at -18.18%. This data suggests a dynamic and competitive market landscape for topical analgesic imports in India, with potential opportunities for further growth and diversification in the coming years.

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 Topical Analgesic Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Topical Analgesic Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Topical Analgesic Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Topical Analgesic Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Topical Analgesic Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Topical Analgesic Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Topical Analgesic Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and sports injuries in India, leading to a higher demand for topical analgesics. |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of topical analgesics over oral pain medications. |
4.2.3 Rising geriatric population in India, who are more prone to chronic pain conditions and can benefit from topical analgesics. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and approval processes for topical analgesic products in India may hinder market growth. |
4.3.2 Presence of counterfeit or low-quality topical analgesics in the market, impacting consumer trust and market penetration. |
5 India Topical Analgesic Market Trends |
6 India Topical Analgesic Market, By Types |
6.1 India Topical Analgesic Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Topical Analgesic Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 India Topical Analgesic Market Revenues & Volume, By OTC, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 India Topical Analgesic Market Revenues & Volume, By Rx, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 India Topical Analgesic Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Topical Analgesic Market Revenues & Volume, By Analgesic Creams, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 India Topical Analgesic Market Revenues & Volume, By Analgesic Sprays, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 India Topical Analgesic Market Revenues & Volume, By Pain Relief Patches, 2021- 2031F |
7 India Topical Analgesic Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Topical Analgesic Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Topical Analgesic Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Topical Analgesic Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new product launches in the India topical analgesic market. |
8.2 Growth in the distribution network of topical analgesic products across various regions in India. |
8.3 Increase in the number of healthcare professionals recommending or prescribing topical analgesics for pain management. |
9 India Topical Analgesic Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Topical Analgesic Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Topical Analgesic Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Topical Analgesic Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Topical Analgesic Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Topical Analgesic Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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