Benelux: Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market 2024

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux chemical contraceptive preparations market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Production in Benelux

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, shipments abroad of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides increased by 7.7% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 291% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 484%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) was the largest exporter of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides in Benelux, comprising 99.9% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +2.8%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest chemical contraceptive preparations supplier in Benelux, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, chemical contraceptive preparations exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, falling by -30.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-1.4%).

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, purchases abroad of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 151%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 92% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), creating an 8% share of total imports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides imports, with a CAGR of +12.0% from 2012 to 2021. The Netherlands (-20.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belgium increased by +58 percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides in Benelux, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium totaled -7.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -30.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 32% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+20.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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