| Product Code: ETC9518336 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Suriname import of over-the-counter medications in 2024 saw significant growth with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating market concentration. Top exporting countries include Canada, Cayman Islands, Malaysia, and Netherlands. Despite a high Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 37.1% from 2020-24, there was a notable decline in growth from 2023-24 at -58.34%. This fluctuation may reflect shifting market dynamics or regulatory changes impacting OTC medication imports in Suriname.

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 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Overview |
3.1 Suriname Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Dosage Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Category, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about self-medication and easy accessibility of OTC medications in Suriname |
4.2.2 Growing prevalence of minor ailments and conditions that can be treated with OTC medications |
4.2.3 Rising healthcare costs leading individuals to opt for OTC medications as a cost-effective solution |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and oversight by health authorities impacting the availability of certain OTC medications in Suriname |
4.3.2 Limited product differentiation and innovation in the Suriname OTC medications market leading to price competition |
5 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Trends |
6 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market, By Types |
6.1 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Cough, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Cold, and Flu Products, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Analgesics, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Dermatology Products, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Gastrointestinal Products, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Vitamins, Mineral, and Supplements (VMS), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.9 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Ophthalmic Products, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.10 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Ophthalmic Products, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market, By Dosage Form |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Tablets, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Hard Capsules, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Powders, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Ointments, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Soft Capsules, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquids, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market, By Category |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Branded, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Generic Drugs, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospital Pharmacies, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Pharmacies, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Pharmacy, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Distribution Channels, 2021- 2031F |
7 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer purchase frequency of OTC medications in Suriname |
8.2 Number of pharmacies and retail outlets stocking a variety of OTC medications |
8.3 Percentage of population using OTC medications for self-treatment |
9 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Opportunity Assessment, By Dosage Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Opportunity Assessment, By Category, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Suriname Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |