Egypt: Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market 2024

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market Size in Egypt

In 2021, the Egyptian chemical contraceptive preparations market increased by 0.3% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a dramatic setback. Chemical contraceptive preparations consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Production in Egypt

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Exports

Exports from Egypt

For the sixth consecutive year, Egypt recorded decline in shipments abroad of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides, which decreased by -15.5% to X kg in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 1,520%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations exports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic downturn. The smallest decline of -0.1% was in 2014. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X kg) was the main destination for chemical contraceptive preparations exports from Egypt, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, chemical contraceptive preparations exports to Nigeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sri Lanka (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nigeria was relatively modest.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides exports from Egypt, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Nigeria was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average chemical contraceptive preparations export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 795%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Libya (+257.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2020, purchases abroad of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the seventh year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports faced a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2020, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations imports totaled $X in 2020. In general, imports showed a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 55%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2020, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of chemical contraceptive preparations to Egypt, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, chemical contraceptive preparations imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X kg), fourfold. India (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -52.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-27.9% per year) and India (-69.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides to Egypt, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -51.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (-64.6% per year) and Spain (-47.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chemical contraceptive preparations import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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