Chemical contraceptives trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in chemical contraceptives was worth $3.34 billion in 2024, about 21.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and down 10% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.34B | 21.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.69B | 21.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.62B | 21.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.71B | 19.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.89B | 16.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.06B | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.07B | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.95B | 15.7K t |
Top chemical contraceptives exporting countries
Exports are led by the Netherlands (21%), Finland (20%) and Germany (17%). 101 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 57%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $702.9M | 21% |
| Finland | $657.6M | 20% |
| Germany | $551.5M | 17% |
| Hungary | $457.4M | 14% |
| Spain | $247.3M | 7.4% |
| India | $187.9M | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $122.5M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $44.3M | 1.3% |
| China | $41.0M | 1.2% |
| France | $36.6M | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $35.9M | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $29.5M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (35%), China (6%) and Russia (5%). 201 countries imported it, and the top three take 46% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.16B | 35% |
| China | $205.6M | 6.2% |
| Russia | $182.0M | 5.5% |
| Canada | $98.0M | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $90.5M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $84.5M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $66.4M | 2% |
| Germany | $62.9M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $61.1M | 1.8% |
| France | $56.4M | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $51.7M | 1.6% |
| Argentina | $46.8M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $155.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $1,386.31 per kg and India $44.12 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3006.60: Pharmaceutical goods: chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides. HS 3006 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most chemical contraceptives?
The Netherlands exported $702.9 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Finland (20%) and Germany (17%). In all, 101 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most chemical contraceptives?
The United States imported $1.16 billion in 2024, 35% of world imports, ahead of China (6%) and Russia (5%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in chemical contraceptives?
It was worth $3.34 billion in 2024, about 21.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $4.07 billion. 101 countries reported exports and 201 reported imports.
What is the average price of chemical contraceptives per kg?
The world average declared value was about $155.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $1,386.31 per kg and India $44.12 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for chemical contraceptives?
The HS code for chemical contraceptives is subheading 3006.60, in chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3006 page.
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