Condom Market Insights, Competitive Landscape and, Market Forecast - 2027

Condom Market Insights, Competitive Landscape and, Market Forecast - 2027

Condom Market By Material (Latex And Non-Latex), By Product Type (Male Condom And Female Condom), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets, Hospitals, Retail Pharmacies, E-Commerce, And Others), and by geography is expected to grow at a steady CAGR forecast till 2027 owing to the increasing birth rate across the globe and rising sex education and awareness regarding the spread of various sexually transmitted infections

The global condom market was valued at USD 8.62 billion in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 7.79% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2027 to reach USD 13.35 billion by 2027. The condom market is indorsing optimistic growth owing to various factors such as the rising awareness regarding the use of condoms to control the growing birth rate and the increasing measures by the government to reduce the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Additionally, the increased usage of contraceptive methods owing to favorable government initiatives & sex education and free distribution of condoms by government organizations will also aid in increasing the demand for condoms in the market. Further, the increasing product launches such as the launch of different flavors or types across the globe will upsurge the overall growth of the condom market. Therefore, the condom market is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period from 2022 to 2027.

Condom Market Dynamics:

One of the main drivers for the condom market is the increasing birth rate across the globe.

For instance, according to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) 2021, an estimated 140 million children were born in 2021, and over half of these births took place in 10 countries: India (59,995), China (35,615), Nigeria (21,439), Pakistan (14,161), Indonesia (12,336), Ethiopia (12,006), the United States (10,312), Egypt (9,455), Bangladesh (9,236), and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (8,640). According to the World Population Data Sheet 2022, the global population is projected to increase to 9.7 billion by 2050. Thus, to control the birth rate the government of each region is continuously creating awareness among the population to use contraceptives to control the birth rate and global population.

Further, the increasing prevalence of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases will also drive the market for condoms in the upcoming years. As per the UNAIDS 2021, nearly 38.4 million people globally were living with HIV in 2021. Also, approximately 1.5 million people became newly infected with HIV in 2021 and nearly 650,000 people died from AIDS-related illnesses in 2021. The increasing prevalence and mortality rate of HIV or AIDS can be reduced if contraceptives are used properly.

Further, the government and various other organizations are continuously conducting awareness programs and campaigns to increase awareness among youngsters and adults regarding the use of appropriate contraceptives. For instance, in African countries, the National Department of Health (NDOH) is working to create awareness regarding contraceptives and is also working to ensure that male condoms are readily available in all communities throughout the region. Thus, the increasing prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and the increasing government awareness regarding the use of condoms and other contraceptive methods will propel the demand for condoms globally.

Therefore, the factors stated above collectively will drive the overall market of condoms during the forecast period from 2022-2027.

However, splitting or tearing of the product, allergies to male or female genitals due to the material or lubricant used in the product, and others, can hinder the global condom market growth.

The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially impacted the condom market. The outbreak of the pandemic led to strict social distancing norms, reduced socializing among people, and restrictions on mobility among consumers directed to a drop in condom usage with consumers finding it hard to visit stores to buy the contraceptive, thereby decreasing the demand and overall market of condoms in the initial phase of the lockdown. However, with the ease in the supply chain, manufacturing, & lockdown restrictions, and with the increasing trend of e-commerce sale of contraceptives, the market of condoms increased by double-digits. Many sexual wellness brands and retailers with inventory and shipment operations scaled up their manufacturing owing to increasing e-commerce sales. Thus, owing to the above-mentioned factors the condom business registered a lucrative growth in the other half of the pandemic, and the trend is anticipated to rise in the same manner in the upcoming years.

Condom Market Segment Analysis:

Condom Market by Material (Latex and Non-Latex), Product Type (Male Condom and Female Condom), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets, Hospital and Retail Pharmacies, E-Commerce, and Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

In the product type segment of the condom market, male condoms tend to hold the largest share of 88.88% in the year 2021. This was primarily owing to the rising manufacturer's focus on the production of male condoms, open-mindedness regarding their use as compared to female condoms, and diverse portfolio. Moreover, male condoms are mostly the preferred option among couples, resulting in higher demand.

For instance, in May 2021, SKYN Condoms, a revolutionary player in the condoms market, introduced a SKYN® Excitation, a new male condom that features a unique wave design. Also, in July 2021, the company released a new website designed with enhanced sexual wellness education resources and full e-commerce capabilities. The online store will provide a consumer-friendly journey to discover and shop the full SKYN® product offering all in one place, with direct-to-doorstep delivery in discreet packaging. Thus, along with the increasing launches, the growing trend of e-commerce websites will also spur the demand for male condoms.

Also, in August 2020, Cupid Limited, a manufacturer of sexual wellness products, received the U.S. FDA approval to market male condom variants in the United States.

Further, the presence of different types of male condoms in the market such as Reckitt Benckiser’s Durex condoms brand offers a wide selection of distinctly different male condom styles, from the thinnest, sensitive latex condoms to studded, ribbed, and others will drive the market of male condoms in the given forecast period.

Additionally, many underdeveloped or developing countries have high unmet demand for male condoms due to the increasing prevalence of HIV and AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Thus, the aforesaid factors will in turn drive the male condom segment in the condom market, thereby propelling the overall market growth of condoms during the forecast period from 2022 - 2027.

Asia-Pacific is expected to hold the largest share of the overall Condom:

Among all the regions, Asia-Pacific is expected to hold the largest share of 45.14% in the condom market in 2021 and is expected to do the same during the forecast period from 2022-2027. Factors such as the surging birth rate in the regions China, India, Australia, and Japan, increasing awareness by the government to control the birth rate and spread of sexually transmitted diseases, the presence of key players in the region, and others will increase the demand for the condoms in Asia-Pacific, leading to a rise in the overall condom market growth.

China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) 2021, reported annual births of 10.62 million for 2021 in China. According to Census 2021, the birth rate for India in 2021 was 17.377 births per 1000 people.

According to the latest study done by the National Health and Family Planning Commission of China, the country is among the top four countries in terms of condom use and production in the world. Further, the presence of some domestic brands such as Okamoto, Qingdao, Wuhan Jissbon Sanitary Products Co., Ltd, Guilin Latex Factory, and others will increase the demand for condoms in the region.

Similarly, in June 2020, in India, the Bihar government started distributing condoms to migrant laborers to prevent unwanted pregnancies. The distribution of free condoms among the population will increase the awareness of the contraceptive, ultimately increasing its demand in the country. Moreover, the Indian government in alliance with HLL Lifecare launched the Nirodh brand condoms to give dual protection from unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STI). Thus, the increasing awareness among the public will increase the demand for condoms in the region.

Further, in India, the National AIDS Control Programme condom promoted strategies on integrating the promotion of condoms for family planning and HIV/AIDS intensely across the entire country using social marketing approaches. The program aimed to increase the use of condoms by using behavior change strategies to move the current users of free condoms to socially marketed condoms and to motivate current non-users to use condoms in all non-regular sex acts. These initiatives by the government increased the demand for condoms in the market.

In addition, in October 2020, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc launched Durex invisible ultra-thin male condoms in India, creating a benchmark of India's first invisible and thinnest male condoms.

Moreover, the rise in the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in the region will also propel the demand for condoms in the given forecast period.

Condom Market Key Players:

Some of the key market players operating in the condom market include Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC., HUMANWELL, Karex Berhad., Okamoto Industries, Inc., Church & Dwight, Mayer Laboratories, Inc., Mankind Pharma, Veru Inc., Cupid Limited, FUJILATEX CO., LTD, Caution Wear Corp., ONE Condoms, Sagami Rubber Industries Co., Ltd., THAI NIPPON RUBBER INDUSTRY PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED., TTK Healthcare, Unique Condoms, AdvaCare Pharma, RITEX GMBH, Asha International, LELO iAB, GLYDE Health Pty. Ltd., and others.

Recent Developmental Activities in the Condom Market:

In February 2022, ONE® brand condoms received FDA approval for the three different types of ONE® Condoms, standard, thin and myONE® custom-fit condoms which come in 54 different sizes.

In May 2022, Mankind Pharma, launched EPIC Condoms, a premium range of flavored condoms.

In March 2019, IXu, one of the key players in sexual wellness products, launched its female-based product in Europe with a CE mark.

Key Takeaways from the Condom Market Report Study

Market size analysis for the current condom market (2021), and market forecast for 5 years (2022-2027)

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on this market is significant. To capture and analyze suitable indicators, our experts are closely watching the condom market

Top key product/services/technology developments, mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures happened over the last 3 years

Key companies dominating the global condom market

Various opportunities are available for the other competitor in the condom market space

What are the top-performing segments in 2021? How these segments will perform in 2027.

Which are the top-performing regions and countries in the current condom market scenario?

Which are the regions and countries where companies should have concentrated on opportunities for condom market growth in the coming future?

Target Audience who can be benefited from this Condom Report Study

Condom market providers

Research organizations and consulting companies

Condom market-related organizations, associations, forums, and other alliances

Government and corporate offices

Start-up companies, venture capitalists, and private equity firms

Distributors and traders dealing in the condom market

Various end-users who want to know more about the condom market and the latest developments in the condom market

Frequently Asked Questions for the Condom Market:

1. What is a condom?

A condom is a sheath-shaped barrier fabricated to be used during sexual intercourse to reduce the probability of pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection.

2. What is the market for condoms?

The global condom market was valued at USD 8.62 billion in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 7.79% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2027 to reach USD 13.35 billion by 2027.

3. What are the drivers for the condom market?

The condom market is witnessing positive market growth owing to the factors such as rising awareness regarding the use of condoms to control the growing birth rate, increasing measures by the government to reduce the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), increasing usage of contraceptive methods owing to favorable government initiatives, free distribution of condoms by government organizations, and the rise in the launches of different types of condoms in the market.

4. Who are the key players operating in the condom market?

Some of the key market players operating in the condom market include Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC., HUMANWELL, Karex Berhad., Okamoto Industries, Inc., Church & Dwight, Mayer Laboratories, Inc., Mankind Pharma, Veru Inc., Cupid Limited, FUJILATEX CO., LTD, Caution Wear Corp., Sagami Rubber Industries Co., Ltd., THAI NIPPON RUBBER INDUSTRY PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED., TTK Healthcare, Unique Condoms, AdvaCare Pharma, RITEX GMBH, Asha International, LELO iAB, GLYDE Health Pty. Ltd., and others.

5. Which region has the highest share of the condom market?

Asia-Pacific is expected to hold the largest share of the global condom market. Factors contributing to the growth are the surging birth rate in the region, increasing awareness by the government to control the birth rate and spread of sexually transmitted diseases, the presence of key players in the region, among others which are contributing to the growth of the condom in the Asia-Pacific region.