Belarus: Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market 2024

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian chemical contraceptive preparations market totaled $X in 2021, increasing by 6.6% 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). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, approx. X kg of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides were exported from Belarus; with a decrease of -81.2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 7,669%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 17,153% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X kg) was the main destination for chemical contraceptive preparations exports from Belarus, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, chemical contraceptive preparations exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X kg), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +58.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+18.8% per year) and Germany (-11.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides exports from Belarus, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +64.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-0.7% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chemical contraceptive preparations export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -15.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 120% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, overseas purchases of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides decreased by -4.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of chemical contraceptive preparations imports to Belarus, together accounting for 80% of total imports. Georgia, France, Russia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Georgia (with a CAGR of +26.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Hungary ($X) and Georgia ($X) were the largest chemical contraceptive preparations suppliers to Belarus, together accounting for 80% of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Ukraine and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.7%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +21.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average chemical contraceptive preparations import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 6.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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