Eastern Europe: Condom Market 2024

Condom Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the East European condom market increased by 3.9% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +94.4% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Condom Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, condom production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 178% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Condom Exports

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Poland (X units), Russia (X units) and Hungary (X units), together resulting at 69% of total export. Belarus (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X units). All these countries together held approx. 17% share of total exports. The following exporters - Romania (X units) and Estonia (X units) - each amounted to a 6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +64.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest condom supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Hungary ($X), Poland ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 71% share of total exports. Belarus, the Czech Republic, Romania and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +71.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per thousand units, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 73% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per thousand units), while Estonia ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+12.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Condom Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

Condom imports expanded significantly to X units in 2021, increasing by 8.2% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, condom imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X units) represented the largest importer of condoms (sheath contraceptives), making up 41% of total imports. Poland (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Hungary (X units), Ukraine (X units), Belarus (X units) and Romania (X units). All these countries together held near 48% share of total imports. The Czech Republic (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of condoms (sheath contraceptives). At the same time, Belarus (+16.4%), Poland (+2.7%) and Ukraine (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +16.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Hungary (-2.0%), Romania (-2.8%) and the Czech Republic (-3.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belarus and Poland increased by +4 and +3.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest condom importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Belarus, the Czech Republic and Romania, which together accounted for a further 26%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +28.9%, 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 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per thousand units, picking up by 3.1% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, condom import price increased by +31.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Belarus ($X per thousand units), while Romania ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+12.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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