MERCOSUR: Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market 2024

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2023, the MERCOSUR chemical contraceptive preparations market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, exports of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides in MERCOSUR expanded modestly to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations exports reduced to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Brazil (X tons) was the main exporter of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides, committing X% of total exports. Uruguay (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Chile (X%) and Colombia (X%). The following exporters - Peru (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Ecuador (X%), Peru (X%), Colombia (X%) and Uruguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Chile (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uruguay (X p.p.), Colombia (X p.p.), Peru (X p.p.) and Ecuador (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Brazil and Argentina saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Colombia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Chile, Peru, Argentina and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chemical Contraceptive Preparations Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, supplies from abroad of chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, chemical contraceptive preparations imports stood at $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of chemical contraceptive preparations imports in 2023 were Argentina (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import. Chile (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (X%) and Peru (X%). Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform