The Europe and Middle East & Africa condom market size is expected to reach USD 5.2 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing initiatives for the promotion and distribution of condoms is expected to boost the growth. The rise in unintended pregnancies, awareness among the young population due to adequate sex education in developed countries, and growing demand from sexually active individuals to enhance their sex life are other significant factors anticipated to drive the growth.
Condoms provide dual protection against unwanted pregnancies and STIs. It is advocated as the most effective medical device for the prevention of HIV by global healthcare organizations such as WHO, UNFPA, and UNAIDS. Awareness programs regarding the product are expected to drive the market in the forthcoming years. A study by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) published in 2018 revealed that effective condom programs could avert 700 million STI cases, 17 million HIV infections, and 420 million unintended pregnancies by 2030 in high burden countries.
The demand for condoms from sex workers and the LGBTQ community is increasing, with rising awareness regarding STIs and HIV transmission. Rising government initiatives to drive awareness among young and high-risk population have improved in many countries is expected to create growth opportunities for the market. For instance, in June 2017, the Ministry of Health in France announced reimbursement for condoms prescribed by a doctor or a midwife.
Public sector brands are made available at healthcare centers, clubs, and public facilities, while subsidized and commercial brands are sold at pharmacies, retail stores, and online sites. Effective promotion, brand recognition, and new and innovative product launch are the key factors aiding the manufacturers to grow in the condom industry. For instance, in April 2017, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. launched a new range of condoms, XOXO, which are offered in gender-neutral colors. The product is designed to appeal to women and is expected to boost the company’s revenue.
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In Europe, mass merchandisers are expected to witness the fastest growth owing to changing consumer perception about the promotion and selling of condoms in mass retail channels
Moreover, reducing social stigma associated with buying condoms from retail pharmacies is encouraging customers to approach drug stores and pharmacies
As people have become more aware of prevention of HIV and other STIs and their sexual needs, sale of condoms based on flavors, colors, texture, and size from retail stores and drug stores have increased significantly
In the Middle East and Africa, condoms are primarily distributed free of cost or at a subsidized rate to promote the usage and raise awareness regarding the prevention of HIV and STIs. Public and social marketing brands are distributed among populations who cannot afford the product. The commercial brands of condom serve the rest of the population
In April 2023, the sexual wellness brand Roam, launched Skin Toned Condoms. They have been designed by leading experts and are available in medium brown, dark brown, light brown and in original latex.
Some of the major players operating in the Europe and Middle East and Africa condom market are FUJI LATEX CO., LTD.; Reckitt Benckiser Group plc; Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; Karex Berhad; LELO; LifeStyles Healthcare Pte. Ltd.; Mayer Laboratories, Inc.; Ritex GmbH; Pasante Healthcare LTD.; CPR GmbH; Futura Medical; Restance, Inc., rrtMedcon; and Cupid Limited
Grand View Research has segmented the Europe and Middle East & Africa condom market based on material, product, distribution channel and region:
Europe And MEA Condom Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020 - 2030)
Latex
Non Latex
Polyurethane and Polyisoprene
Lambskin
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR)
Europe And MEA Condom Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020 - 2030)
Male Condoms
Female Condoms
Europe Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020 - 2030)
Mass Merchandizers
Drug Stores
E-commerce
Public Health Distribution
MEA Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020 - 2030)
Public Sector
Social Marketing
Commercial Sector
Europe And MEA Condom Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020 - 2030)
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
Netherlands
Switzerland
Portugal
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
South Africa
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Kenya
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Uganda
Egypt
Turkey
Ghana
Kuwait
Rest of MEA
List of Key Players in Europe And MEA Condom Market
FUJILATEX CO., LTD
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Karex Berhad
LELO.
LifeStyles Healthcare Pte Ltd
Ritex Gmbh
Pasante Healthcare Ltd
CPR GmbH
Futura Medical
RRT Medcon
Cupid Limited
Veru Inc.
Okamoto Industries, Inc.
Mankind Pharma
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