Contraceptive Devices Market Size

Contraceptive Devices Market Analysis

The Contraceptive Devices Market size is estimated at USD 12.72 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 16.75 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.65% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the growth of the studied market. Initially, the global COVID-19 outbreak and the lockdown scenario in the country have imposed some challenges on the market, as hospitals and clinics were forced to suspend services to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The restrictions imposed by the government have significantly impacted the growth of the studied market during the initial period of the pandemic. For instance, according to an article published in March 2022, titled 'Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on contraceptive prescribing in general practice: a retrospective analysis of English prescribing data between 2019 and 2020', it has been observed that the use of long-acting contraceptives decreased, with implants by 76%, intrauterine systems by 79% and intrauterine devices by 76%. However, with the released COVID-19 restrictions and resumed services, the studied market is expected to grow over the forecast period.

Certain factors that are propelling the market growth are increasing awareness about sexually transmitted diseases, the rising rate of unintended pregnancies, and growing government initiatives.

Unwanted pregnancies are becoming more prevalent globally and are a major cause for concern. For instance, according to the United Nations Population Fund, in March 2022, unintended pregnancies accounted for about half of all pregnancies worldwide, with 121 million occurring each year. As per the same source, over 60% of unplanned pregnancies end in abortion, with an estimated 45% of all abortions being unsafe, resulting in 5%-13% of all maternal fatalities, putting the world's capacity to meet the "Sustainable Development Goals" at risk. Thus, the high rate of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions are expected to increase the demand for contraceptive devices, which in turn is anticipated to propel market growth.

In addition, the rising prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases among the population is expected to increase market growth. For instance, according to the report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in April 2022, it reported that around 133,945 cases of all stages of syphilis were noted,which includes 41,655 cases of primary and secondary syphilis which is considered the most infectious stages of the disease. It also reported an increase of 6.8% in Syphilis during the period 2019 to 2020. The same report also indicated that around 2,148 cases of congenital syphilis were reported in 2020, which includes 149 congenital syphilis-related stillbirths and infant deaths. Additionally, according to the data published by the World Health Organization, in November 2021, it has been observed that around 374 million new infections with one of four sexually transmitted diseases - chlamydia (129 million), gonorrhea (82 million), syphilis (7.1 million) and trichomoniasis (156 million) were recorded in 2020. Thus, the rising burden of sexually transmitted diseases is expected to increase the demand for contraception to avoid getting diseases, thereby propelling market growth.

However, the side effects associated with the use of contraceptive devices are likely to impede the market growth over the forecast period.