Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market

The global market for chemical contraceptive preparations is projected to experience growth in both consumption volume and value over the period from 2022 to 2030, with an anticipated CAGR of +5.2% and +7.0% respectively. Consumption fell in 2022 but is expected to see an upward trend. Top consuming countries in 2022 were Ireland, Finland, and Belgium, while the top exporting country was Belgium. The United States, Russia, and China were key importers. Price trends showed fluctuations, with Hungary having the highest export price and Belgium the lowest. Overall, the market is forecasted to see gradual growth in the coming years, with several countries showing positive growth rates in both production and consumption.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +5.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 53K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +7.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $9.9B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Based On Hormones Or Spermicides

Global chemical contraceptive preparations consumption fell to 35K tons in 2022, declining by -6.1% against the previous year. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at 46K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global chemical contraceptive preparations market value fell to $5.8B in 2022, reducing by -9.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level at $7.8B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were Ireland (5.8K tons), Finland (5.8K tons) and Belgium (4K tons), together accounting for 45% of global consumption. The United States, India, France, Germany, Russia, the Netherlands and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +18.9%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($1.3B), Ireland ($1.1B) and Finland ($888M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, with a combined 57% share of the global market. Russia, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, India and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

France, with a CAGR of +12.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of chemical contraceptive preparations per capita consumption in 2022 were Ireland (1,152 kg per 1000 persons), Finland (1,049 kg per 1000 persons) and Belgium (345 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +18.0%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Based On Hormones Or Spermicides

In 2022, production of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides increased by 13% to 49K tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +40.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak volume in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations production dropped modestly to $4.7B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $4.8B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of chemical contraceptive preparations production was Belgium (18K tons), accounting for 36% of total volume. Moreover, chemical contraceptive preparations production in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ireland (6.1K tons), threefold. Finland (5.8K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 12% share.

In Belgium, chemical contraceptive preparations production expanded at an average annual rate of +18.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ireland (+0.6% per year) and Finland (+4.2% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Based On Hormones Or Spermicides

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides increased by 5.7% to 19K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 22K tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of global imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations imports shrank slightly to $3.7B in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 39%. Global imports peaked at $4.3B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (2.9K tons), distantly followed by Belgium (1.5K tons) and Russia (1.1K tons) represented the key importers of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides, together achieving 29% of total imports. The following importers - France (776 tons), the Netherlands (648 tons), Canada (601 tons), the Philippines (441 tons), Ethiopia (410 tons), Algeria (391 tons), the UK (381 tons), Ecuador (376 tons), Brazil (317 tons) and China (293 tons) - together made up 25% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Ethiopia (with a CAGR of +16.2%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($1.3B) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides worldwide, comprising 36% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($386M), with a 10% share of global imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.9% share.

In the United States, chemical contraceptive preparations imports increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+8.2% per year) and China (+22.9% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average chemical contraceptive preparations import price stood at $195,902 per ton in 2022, declining by -7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 22%. Global import price peaked at $224,796 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($863,217 per ton), while the Netherlands ($38,204 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+9.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Based On Hormones Or Spermicides

In 2022, shipments abroad of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides increased by 37% to 33K tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 48%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations exports dropped to $2.7B in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at $3.7B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports By Country

In 2022, Belgium (15K tons) represented the key exporter of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides, generating 46% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (4.3K tons), India (3.4K tons), Germany (3.4K tons), Spain (2K tons) and Hungary (1.5K tons), together making up a 44% share of total exports. Thailand (628 tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Belgium increased at an average annual rate of +22.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Spain (+25.2%), Hungary (+6.2%), the Netherlands (+6.1%), India (+2.3%) and Thailand (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +25.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Germany (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+36 p.p.) and Spain (+4.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while India and Germany saw its share reduced by -3.8% and -10.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest chemical contraceptive preparations supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($785M), the Netherlands ($683M) and Hungary ($383M), together comprising 69% of global exports. Belgium, India, Spain and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +23.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average chemical contraceptive preparations export price stood at $81,242 per ton in 2022, declining by -30.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $203,153 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($254,368 per ton), while Belgium ($15,129 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+9.9%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform