EU: Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market 2024

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market Size in the EU

In 2021, the EU chemical contraceptive preparations market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Production in the EU

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 14%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Exports

Exports in the EU

Chemical contraceptive preparations exports rose slightly to X tons in 2021, increasing by 4.2% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) represented roughly 91% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), achieving a 6.1% share of total exports. Ireland (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +26.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chemical contraceptive preparations supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 79% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, Ireland and France, which together accounted for a further 19%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +24.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -6.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, purchases abroad of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides increased by 0.1% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) represented the key importer of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides, constituting 39% of total imports. France (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together held near 36% share of total imports. Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), Romania (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Austria (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +12.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chemical contraceptive preparations importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 44% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Germany, with a CAGR of +0.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -11.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+20.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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