Brazil: First-Aid Kit Market 2024

First-Aid Kit Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian first-aid kit market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. First-aid kit consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

First-Aid Kit Production in Brazil

In value terms, first-aid kit production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

First-Aid Kit Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, the amount of first-aid boxes and kits exported from Brazil skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 211% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, first-aid kit exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 222%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Panama (X tons) was the main destination for first-aid kit exports from Brazil, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, first-aid kit exports to Panama exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Marshall Islands (X kg), with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Panama amounted to +65.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+37.6% per year) and Marshall Islands (+30.8% per year).

In value terms, Panama ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for first-aid boxes and kits exports from Brazil, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Marshall Islands ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Liberia, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Panama stood at +63.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Marshall Islands (+42.4% per year) and Liberia (+64.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average first-aid kit export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -34.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 65%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Marshall Islands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Liberia (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

First-Aid Kit Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, purchases abroad of first-aid boxes and kits increased by 54% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 174%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, first-aid kit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 349%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of first-aid kit to Brazil, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, first-aid kit imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X kg), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden amounted to +61.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+202.2% per year) and Germany (+213.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest first-aid kit suppliers to Brazil were Sweden ($X), Spain ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 64% of total imports. Germany, Turkey, the UK and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +220.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average first-aid kit import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 115%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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