Scandinavia: Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market 2024

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2021, the Scandinavia chemical contraceptive preparations market decreased by -3.5% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. The total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -15.1% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -14.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 33%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, approx. X tons of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides were exported in Scandinavia; with an increase of 93% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous contraction. 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 soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a precipitous setback. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden was the largest exporter of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides in Scandinavia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. 80% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons), generating a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to chemical contraceptive preparations exports from Sweden stood at -3.4%. At the same time, Norway (+66.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Norway emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +66.7% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Sweden and Norway increased by +73 and +20 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest chemical contraceptive preparations supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 6.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden stood at -5.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per kg in 2021, declining by -27.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 1,410% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per kg in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Sweden ($X per kg), while Norway stood at $X per kg.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (-1.8%).

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

For the third year in a row, Scandinavia recorded decline in supplies from abroad of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides, which decreased by -15.2% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 2.7% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the key importer of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 51% of total imports in 2021. Finland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 25% share, followed by Norway (24%).

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides imports, with a CAGR of -7.0% from 2012 to 2021. Norway (-8.0%) and Finland (-8.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Sweden increased by +3.2 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest chemical contraceptive preparations importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Norway ($X).

Norway, with a CAGR of -9.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 22% 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 Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (-1.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform