South Africa: Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market 2024

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market Size in South Africa

The South African chemical contraceptive preparations market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 38% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, the amount of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides exported from South Africa contracted markedly to X tons, shrinking by -47.5% on 2020. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 745%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 573%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons) was the main destination for chemical contraceptive preparations exports from South Africa, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, chemical contraceptive preparations exports to Botswana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mauritius (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Botswana amounted to +8.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (+44.8% per year) and Mauritius (+121.9% per year).

In value terms, Namibia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides exports from South Africa, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Namibia totaled +65.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (+168.9% per year) and Swaziland (+51.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chemical contraceptive preparations export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 141% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 627% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($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 Zambia (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides decreased by -3.5% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 106%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 107%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of chemical contraceptive preparations imports to South Africa, with a combined 80% share of total imports. Pakistan, India and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +168.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides to South Africa, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+12.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+232.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chemical contraceptive preparations import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 67% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild setback. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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