The global emergency contraceptive pills market size reached US$ 561.2 Million in 2022. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach US$ 736.7 Million by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.74% during 2023-2028. The increasing awareness among the masses regarding contraception and family planning, the implementation of supportive policies by governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the recent development of non-hormonal ECPs represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) refer to birth control medications used for preventing unwanted pregnancies. They are manufactured using synthetic hormones, such as levonorgestrel, which delays ovulation, changes the linings of the uterus, and prevents egg fertilization. ECPs are widely used during the failure of traditional methods of contraception, after unprotected sexual intercourse, as a backup for missing routine birth control pills, and by the victims of sexual assault crimes. They are safe, cost-effective, accessible, and highly convenient medications that do not cause long-term fertility issues, successfully prevent unintended pregnancies, and eliminate the need for abortions. ECPs also provide better control over reproductive health, empower women, reduce anxiety and stress, and minimize side effects.
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) refer to birth control medications used for preventing unwanted pregnancies. They are manufactured using synthetic hormones, such as levonorgestrel, which delays ovulation, changes the linings of the uterus, and prevents egg fertilization. ECPs are widely used during the failure of traditional methods of contraception, after unprotected sexual intercourse, as a backup for missing routine birth control pills, and by the victims of sexual assault crimes. They are safe, cost-effective, accessible, and highly convenient medications that do not cause long-term fertility issues, successfully prevent unintended pregnancies, and eliminate the need for abortions. ECPs also provide better control over reproductive health, empower women, reduce anxiety and stress, and minimize side effects.
Emergency Contraceptive Pills Market Trends:
The increasing awareness among the masses regarding contraception and family planning is one of the key factors propelling the market growth. ECPs are widely used by women as a safe, convenient, and highly comfortable form of emergency contraception, which prevents unwanted pregnancies, maintains privacy, and minimizes the risks of side effects and future complications. Along with this, the widespread product utilization due to rising incidences of unintended pregnancies owing to unprotected intercourse and sexual assault is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Furthermore, the implementation of supportive policies by governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to spread awareness, educate the masses, and provide easy access to emergency contraception is positively influencing the market growth. Additionally, the recent development of non-hormonal ECPs, which contains ulipristal acetate that blocks progesterone receptors in the body and produces fewer side effects compared to traditional levonorgestrel-based pills, is providing an impetus to the market growth. Apart from this, the rising product adoption owing to the increasing focus on women's health and well-being across the globe is favoring the market growth. Besides this, the growing demand for over-the-counter (OTC) products that don't require prescriptions and can be easily accessed by women in case of emergency is supporting the market growth. Moreover, aggressive promotional and branding campaigns by manufacturers through social media, influencer marketing, television (TV) commercials, and celebrity endorsement are contributing to the market growth. Other factors, including rising expenditure capacities of consumers, extensive research and development (R&D) activities, and easy product availability across e-commerce platforms, are anticipated to drive the market growth.Key Market Segmentation:
The publisher provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global emergency contraceptive pills market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2023-2028. Our report has categorized the market based on type and distribution channel.Type Insights:
- Combination Pills
- Progesterone Pills
- Others
Distribution Channel Insights:
- Retail Stores
- Online Stores
- Others
Regional Insights:
North America
- United States
- Canada
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global emergency contraceptive pills market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered include Afaxys Pharma LLC, Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC, Gedeon Richter Plc, HLL Lifecare Limited, Perrigo Company plc, Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Syzygy Healthcare Solutions LLC, etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- How has the global emergency contraceptive pills market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global emergency contraceptive pills market?
- What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global emergency contraceptive pills market?
- What are the key regional markets?
- Which countries represent the most attractive emergency contraceptive pills market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the type?
- Which is the most attractive type in the emergency contraceptive pills market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the distribution channel?
- Which is the most attractive distribution channel in the emergency contraceptive pills market?
- What is the competitive structure of the global emergency contraceptive pills market?
- Who are the key players/companies in the global emergency contraceptive pills market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface3 Executive Summary10 Value Chain Analysis12 Price Analysis
2 Scope and Methodology
4 Introduction
5 Global Emergency Contraceptive Pills Market
6 Market Breakup by Type
7 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
8 Market Breakup by Region
9 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
11 Porters Five Forces Analysis
13 Competitive Landscape
List of Figures
List of Tables
Companies Mentioned
- Afaxys Pharma LLC
- Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC
- Gedeon Richter Plc
- HLL Lifecare Limited
- Perrigo Company plc
- Piramal Enterprises Ltd.
- Syzygy Healthcare Solutions LLC
Methodology
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 143 |
| Published | June 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2022 - 2028 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 561.2 Million |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 736.7 Million |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 4.6% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 7 |
