Middle East: Condom Market 2024

Condom Market Size in the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern condom market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Condom Production in the Middle East

In value terms, condom production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 155% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Condom Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, shipments abroad of condoms (sheath contraceptives) decreased by -68.8% to X units for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2020, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, condom exports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 78%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X units) was the key exporter of condoms (sheath contraceptives), achieving 61% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X units), committing a 35% share of total exports. Israel (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of -2.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest condom supplier in the Middle East, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, condom exports plunged by an average annual rate of -2.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (-0.8% per year) and Israel (+45.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per thousand units in 2021, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per thousand units), while Turkey ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+52.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Condom Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, supplies from abroad of condoms (sheath contraceptives) increased by 46% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, condom imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) and Turkey (X units) dominates imports structure, together creating 79% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Iraq (X units), creating a 5.1% share of total imports. The following importers - Iran (X units), Yemen (X units), Israel (X units) and Jordan (X units) - each resulted at an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +23.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest condom importing markets in the Middle East were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Israel ($X), with a combined 53% share of total imports. Jordan, Iraq, Yemen and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7%.

Yemen, with a CAGR of +23.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per thousand units, growing by 22% against the previous year. Import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, condom import price increased by +87.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Israel ($X per thousand units), while Iraq ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+9.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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