Italy: Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market 2024

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market Size in Italy

In 2021, the Italian chemical contraceptive preparations market decreased by -34.7% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. Chemical contraceptive preparations consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Exports

Exports from Italy

Chemical contraceptive preparations exports from Italy fell to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -6.7% on 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X kg) were the main destinations of chemical contraceptive preparations exports from Italy, together comprising 81% of total exports. These countries were followed by Albania, Israel, Spain and Malta, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Malta (with a CAGR of +97.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides exports from Italy, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 29% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium amounted to -17.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-20.6% per year) and Germany (-36.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chemical contraceptive preparations export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 43% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 129%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Belgium (+24.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2021, purchases abroad of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides decreased by -52.6% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations imports fell notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of chemical contraceptive preparations imports to Italy, with a combined 78% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Poland, Croatia, the Netherlands and France, which together accounted for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +162.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides to Italy, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ireland ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (-8.9% per year) and Spain (+39.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chemical contraceptive preparations import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 60% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a resilient expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+76.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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