France: Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market 2024

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market Size in France

In 2021, the French chemical contraceptive preparations market decreased by -22.9% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Production in France

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides, when their volume increased by 73% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 288% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, faced a deep reduction. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for chemical contraceptive preparations exports from France, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, chemical contraceptive preparations exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary totaled +153.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+8.3% per year) and Germany (-31.9% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides exports from France, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary stood at +99.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-23.0% per year) and Brazil (+700.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chemical contraceptive preparations export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 135% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 the Netherlands (+24.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, approx. X tons of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides were imported into France; surging by 6.7% on the year before. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 156%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 85%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of chemical contraceptive preparations imports to France, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +80.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides to France, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at -10.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+58.7% per year) and Germany (-12.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chemical contraceptive preparations import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 24%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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