Netherlands: Condom Market 2025

Condom Market Size in the Netherlands

For the sixth year in a row, the Dutch condom market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 79% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption showed significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Condom Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, condom production dropped significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Condom Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in shipments abroad of condoms (sheath contraceptives), which increased by 29% to X units in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 164% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, condom exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for condom exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, condom exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X units), with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +39.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+42.4% per year) and Italy (+75.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for condoms (sheath contraceptives) exports from the Netherlands, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +25.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+47.5% per year) and France (+31.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average condom export price amounted to $X per thousand units, jumping by 29% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per thousand units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per thousand units), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Condom Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in supplies from abroad of condoms (sheath contraceptives), which increased by 99% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 126%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, condom imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 150% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Thailand (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of condom imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 78% of total imports. Belgium, India, the UK and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +112.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest condom suppliers to the Netherlands were Thailand ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 76% share of total imports. Belgium, the UK, India and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +107.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average condom import price amounted to $X per thousand units, reducing by -9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per thousand units in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per thousand units), while the price for China ($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 Belgium (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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