MERCOSUR: Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market 2024

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the MERCOSUR chemical contraceptive preparations market, when its value increased by 11% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 65%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, approx. X tons of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides were exported in MERCOSUR; with an increase of 12% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations exports fell to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) represented the major exporters of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides in MERCOSUR, together amounting to near 75% of total exports. Chile (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 16% share, followed by Colombia (7.2%). Peru (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +25.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X), Brazil ($X) and Chile ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 87% share of total exports. Colombia and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

Among the main exporting countries, Peru, with a CAGR of +26.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -22.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the amount of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides imported in MERCOSUR skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 23% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Chile (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Peru (X tons) was the key importer of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides in MERCOSUR, making up 96% of total import. Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +8.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chemical contraceptive preparations importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Argentina ($X), with a combined 68% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Paraguay, which together accounted for a further 31%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Peru, with a CAGR of +7.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -12.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform