Australia and Oceania: Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market 2024

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the chemical contraceptive preparations market in Australia and Oceania decreased by -8.7% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas shipments of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides decreased by -18.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations exports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 78% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Fiji (X kg) and Australia (X kg), together committing a 22% share of total exports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides exports, with a CAGR of +15.7% from 2012 to 2021. Fiji (-11.0%) and Australia (-24.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Zealand (+63 p.p.) and Fiji (+12 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-74.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest chemical contraceptive preparations supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in New Zealand totaled +12.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-32.8% per year) and Fiji (-21.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, 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 Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-3.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas purchases of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides decreased by -5.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the main importer of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 75% of total imports in 2021. New Zealand (X tons) held a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Papua New Guinea (5.7%). Fiji (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to chemical contraceptive preparations imports into Australia stood at -5.0%. At the same time, New Zealand (+4.7%), Papua New Guinea (+4.2%) and Fiji (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +4.7% from 2012-2021. While the share of New Zealand (+8.1 p.p.) and Papua New Guinea (+2.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-12.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides in Australia and Oceania, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 1.4% share.

In Australia, chemical contraceptive preparations imports decreased by an average annual rate of -8.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-1.1% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -5.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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