Germany: Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market 2024

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German chemical contraceptive preparations market increased by 13% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption showed a remarkable increase. Chemical contraceptive preparations consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Production in Germany

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 17%. Chemical contraceptive preparations production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides exported from Germany shrank slightly to X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum 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 soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of chemical contraceptive preparations exports from Germany, with a combined 22% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the United States, Vietnam, Italy, Egypt, Turkey, Brazil, Japan, South Africa and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +76.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for chemical contraceptive preparations exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 44% of total exports. Belgium, Italy, Russia, South Africa, Mexico, Turkey, France, Vietnam, Brazil and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +98.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average chemical contraceptive preparations export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Vietnam (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides were imported into Germany; reducing by -24.1% on 2020 figures. In general, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -35.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 27%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of chemical contraceptive preparations imports to Germany, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +13.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chemical contraceptive preparations suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Hungary ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +20.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chemical contraceptive preparations import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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