Medical Gel Preparations Market

The global market for gel preparations for human and veterinary medicine is projected to see continued growth over the next eight years, with a forecasted CAGR of +4.1% from 2022 to 2030. Consumption volume is expected to reach 948K tons by the end of 2030, with a market value of $4.7B. Turkey leads the market in both consumption and production, with significant growth rates in both volume and value terms. Imports and exports of medical gel preparations also show strong growth trends, with various countries playing key roles in the market.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for gel preparations for human or veterinary medicine worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +4.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 948K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $4.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Gel Preparations For Human Or Veterinary Medicine

In 2022, the amount of gel preparations for human or veterinary medicine consumed worldwide stood at 688K tons, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption saw strong growth. Over the period under review, global consumption attained the maximum volume at 697K tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global medical gel preparations market size totaled $3.3B in 2022, with an increase of 1.8% 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 saw buoyant growth. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Country

Turkey (528K tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of medical gel preparations consumption, comprising approx. 77% of total volume. Moreover, medical gel preparations consumption in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China (28K tons), more than tenfold. The United States (22K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.2% share.

In Turkey, medical gel preparations consumption increased at an average annual rate of +24.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (-1.3% per year) and the United States (+0.3% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($1.1B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($262M). It was followed by the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled +27.5%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: India (+4.0% per year) and the United States (+5.9% per year).

In 2022, the highest levels of medical gel preparations per capita consumption was registered in Turkey (6.2 kg per person), followed by the United States (0.1 kg per person), China (less than 0.1 kg per person) and India (less than 0.1 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of medical gel preparations was estimated at less than 0.1 kg per person.

In Turkey, medical gel preparations per capita consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +22.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: the United States (-0.3% per year) and China (-1.8% per year).

Production

World Production of Gel Preparations For Human Or Veterinary Medicine

In 2022, approx. 683K tons of gel preparations for human or veterinary medicine were produced worldwide; stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, production posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum volume at 686K tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, medical gel preparations production shrank to $2.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $3.1B in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

Turkey (534K tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of medical gel preparations production, comprising approx. 78% of total volume. Moreover, medical gel preparations production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China (33K tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (23K tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Turkey stood at +24.5%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: China (-0.3% per year) and the United States (-0.9% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Gel Preparations For Human Or Veterinary Medicine

Global medical gel preparations imports rose sharply to 43K tons in 2022, surging by 9.8% on 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at 44K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, medical gel preparations imports expanded significantly to $1.5B in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

The countries with the highest levels of medical gel preparations imports in 2022 were the United States (4.6K tons), the Netherlands (4.5K tons) and Zambia (3.9K tons), together recording 30% of total import. The UK (1.9K tons), Canada (1.8K tons), Italy (1.8K tons), France (1.6K tons), Australia (1.6K tons), Myanmar (1.5K tons), Spain (1.4K tons), Egypt (1.2K tons), Germany (1K tons) and Mexico (0.9K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zambia (with a CAGR of +94.4%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($1.1B) constitutes the largest market for imported gel preparations for human or veterinary medicine worldwide, comprising 75% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($49M), with a 3.3% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands amounted to +84.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+14.9% per year) and the UK (+10.0% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average medical gel preparations import price stood at $33,877 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 67%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $35,100 per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($245,624 per ton), while Zambia ($45 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+24.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Gel Preparations For Human Or Veterinary Medicine

For the seventh consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of gel preparations for human or veterinary medicine, which increased by 6.7% to 39K tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +55.7% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, medical gel preparations exports soared to $422M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +80.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

Thailand (7.4K tons), Turkey (6.3K tons), the United States (5.6K tons) and China (4.7K tons) represented roughly 62% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Italy (2.9K tons), constituting a 7.5% share of total exports. The following exporters - Malaysia (1,290 tons), Germany (1,228 tons), Spain (1,047 tons), Hungary (998 tons), the Netherlands (821 tons), Mexico (774 tons) and the UK (604 tons) - together made up 18% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +20.9%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest medical gel preparations supplying countries worldwide were the United States ($84M), Thailand ($47M) and China ($37M), with a combined 39% share of global exports. Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Mexico, the UK, Malaysia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +19.9%, saw 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

In 2022, the average medical gel preparations export price amounted to $10,974 per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild downturn. The global export price peaked at $12,602 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($28,842 per ton), while Turkey ($2,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform