| Product Code: ETC9972563 | 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 |
The United States saw a significant decline in the import shipments of over-the-counter analgesics in 2024, with a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -27.68% from 2020 to 2024. The top exporting countries to the USA were the UK, Japan, India, Mexico, and Italy. Despite the low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating low concentration, the industry experienced a sharp decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -77.1%. This data suggests a challenging market environment for OTC analgesic imports in the United States, pointing towards potential shifts in consumer preferences or market dynamics.

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 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Overview |
3.1 United States (US) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type of Drug, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing prevalence of chronic diseases leading to higher demand for pain relief solutions |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about self-medication and convenience of OTC analgesics |
4.2.3 Rising healthcare costs driving consumers towards more affordable OTC options |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and oversight surrounding OTC medications |
4.3.2 Concerns regarding potential side effects and misuse of OTC analgesics |
5 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Trends |
6 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market, By Types |
6.1 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market, By Type of Drug |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Revenues & Volume, By Type of Drug, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Revenues & Volume, By Acetaminophen, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Revenues & Volume, By Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Revenues & Volume, By Salicylates, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Analgesics, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospital Pharmacies, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Pharmacies, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Pharmacies, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Distribution Channels, 2021- 2031F |
7 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer satisfaction and loyalty metrics |
8.2 Number of new product launches and innovations in the OTC analgesics market |
8.3 Trends in online sales and digital marketing effectiveness for OTC analgesics |
9 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type of Drug, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United States (US) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |