The Middle East & Africa male condom market is expected to grow from US$ 324.79 million in 2022 to US$ 475.14 million by 2028. It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2022 to 2028.
In March 2023, Swiss company Brandmover launched new sustainable Feelgood Condoms. The condoms are vegan and produced with green electricity. The electricity used to produce Feelgood Condoms comes 100% from energy sources that meet the internationally recognized standards of EKOenergy. This is generated in a CO2-neutral manner, and there is no interference with existing ecosystems or a general impairment of fauna and flora. Feelgood condoms and lube are certified by the Vegan Society and created from certified natural rubber"obtained in an ecologically and socially sustainable manner."
In February 2023, SEX BRAND launched its first product SECONDSKIN Condom, a condom that is 34% thinner than the average option and made of regenerative rubber. The lubricated condoms can mimic that"raw sex," real skin feel. Customization of male condoms is another factor that will eventually lead to increased product demand.
Such advancements and innovations in male condoms are likely to introduce new trends in the Middle East & Africa male condoms market during the forecast period.
South Africa dominated the Middle East & Africa Market in 2022. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS, are a main public health burden in South Africa. The South African government supplies free female and male condoms to the population in numerous areas that are considered a hotspot. The hotspot areas include hotels, shops, taverns, health facilities, brothels, and every place with a dense population at the same time. Sexual and reproductive healthcare services by NGOs in the country are likely to favor the male condoms market growth due to the prevalence of STIs. Marie Stopes in South Africa offers various contraceptives for men and women. According to Avert, in 2019, South Africa reported 7.5 million HIV cases. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has encouraged South African citizens to practice safe sex which will encourage the use of contraceptives including condoms. Therefore, these factors are likely to propel the growth of the male condoms market in South Africa in the coming years.
Based on product type, the Middle East & Africa male condom market is segmented into flavored condom, studded, warming, pleasured, and others. The flavored segment held a largest share of the Middle East & Africa male condom market in 2022.
Based on material, the Middle East & Africa male condom market is segmented into latex and non-latex. The latex segment held the larger share of the Middle East & Africa male condom market in 2022.
Based on distribution channel, the Middle East & Africa male condom market is segmented into drug stores/ pharmacies, supermarkets/ hypermarkets, online pharmacies, and others. The drug stores/ pharmacies segment held the largest share of the Middle East & Africa male condom market in 2022.
Based on country, the Middle East & Africa male condom market is segmented int o the South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Rest of Middle East & Africa. South Africa dominated the share of the Middle East & Africa male condom market in 2022.
Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc, Church & Dwight Co Inc, Humanwell Healthcare Group Co Ltd, Karex Bhd, and Thai Nippon Rubber Industry Pcl are some of the leading companies operating in the Middle East & Africa male condom market.
Innovations in Male Condoms in Middle East & Africa Male Condom Market
In recent years, male condoms have attained a major product revolution. Recent advancements in male condoms will help the market players to pave the way for better and more effective products offered to customers. Some of them are as follows:In March 2023, Swiss company Brandmover launched new sustainable Feelgood Condoms. The condoms are vegan and produced with green electricity. The electricity used to produce Feelgood Condoms comes 100% from energy sources that meet the internationally recognized standards of EKOenergy. This is generated in a CO2-neutral manner, and there is no interference with existing ecosystems or a general impairment of fauna and flora. Feelgood condoms and lube are certified by the Vegan Society and created from certified natural rubber"obtained in an ecologically and socially sustainable manner."
In February 2023, SEX BRAND launched its first product SECONDSKIN Condom, a condom that is 34% thinner than the average option and made of regenerative rubber. The lubricated condoms can mimic that"raw sex," real skin feel. Customization of male condoms is another factor that will eventually lead to increased product demand.
Such advancements and innovations in male condoms are likely to introduce new trends in the Middle East & Africa male condoms market during the forecast period.
Middle East & Africa Male Condom Market Overview
The Middle East & Africa male condoms market has been segmented into the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. Saudi Arabia is expected to account for the largest market share and is expected to develop moderately in the Middle East & Africa. According to an article published in 2023 by Springer, the region continues to have a low prevalence of HIV (i.e., less than 0.1%). Also, the number of new transmissions has increased by 33% from 2010 to 2021.South Africa dominated the Middle East & Africa Market in 2022. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS, are a main public health burden in South Africa. The South African government supplies free female and male condoms to the population in numerous areas that are considered a hotspot. The hotspot areas include hotels, shops, taverns, health facilities, brothels, and every place with a dense population at the same time. Sexual and reproductive healthcare services by NGOs in the country are likely to favor the male condoms market growth due to the prevalence of STIs. Marie Stopes in South Africa offers various contraceptives for men and women. According to Avert, in 2019, South Africa reported 7.5 million HIV cases. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has encouraged South African citizens to practice safe sex which will encourage the use of contraceptives including condoms. Therefore, these factors are likely to propel the growth of the male condoms market in South Africa in the coming years.
Middle East & Africa Male Condom Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Middle East & Africa Male Condom Market Segmentation
The Middle East & Africa male condom market is segmented into product type, material, and distribution channel, and country.Based on product type, the Middle East & Africa male condom market is segmented into flavored condom, studded, warming, pleasured, and others. The flavored segment held a largest share of the Middle East & Africa male condom market in 2022.
Based on material, the Middle East & Africa male condom market is segmented into latex and non-latex. The latex segment held the larger share of the Middle East & Africa male condom market in 2022.
Based on distribution channel, the Middle East & Africa male condom market is segmented into drug stores/ pharmacies, supermarkets/ hypermarkets, online pharmacies, and others. The drug stores/ pharmacies segment held the largest share of the Middle East & Africa male condom market in 2022.
Based on country, the Middle East & Africa male condom market is segmented int o the South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Rest of Middle East & Africa. South Africa dominated the share of the Middle East & Africa male condom market in 2022.
Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc, Church & Dwight Co Inc, Humanwell Healthcare Group Co Ltd, Karex Bhd, and Thai Nippon Rubber Industry Pcl are some of the leading companies operating in the Middle East & Africa male condom market.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
3. Research Methodology
4. Middle East & Africa Male Condoms Market - Market Landscape
5. Middle East & Africa Male Condoms Market - Key Market Dynamics
6. Middle East & Africa Male Condoms Market - Regional Analysis
7. Middle East & Africa Male Condoms Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 - By Material
8. Middle East & Africa Male Condoms Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2028 - by Product Type
9. Middle East & Africa Male Condoms Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 - by Distribution Channel
10. Middle East & Africa Male Condoms Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 - Country Analysis
11. Middle East & Africa Male Condoms Market-Industry Landscape
12. Company Profiles
13. Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
Executive Summary
At 6.5% CAGR, the Middle East & Africa Male Condom Market is Speculated to be Worth US$ 475.14 Million by 2028.According to this research, the Middle East & Africa male condom market was valued at US$ 324.79 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 475.14 million by 2028, registering a CAGR of 6.5% from 2022 to 2028. Rising cases of sexually transmitted infections has attributed to the Middle East & Africa male condom market expansion.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a major impact on sexual and reproductive health worldwide. As per WHO, more than 1 million STIs are acquired every day globally, most of which are asymptomatic. Furthermore, an estimated 374 million new cases of one of the four treatable STIs - chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and trichomoniasis - are reported to be contracted annually. Additionally, it was predicted in 2016 that over 500 million individuals aged 15 to 49 have a genital herpes simplex virus (HSV or herpes). The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is linked to about 311,000 cervical cancer deaths annually, according to Global Cancer Statistics 2018. Furthermore, it was anticipated that in 2016, nearly 1 million pregnant women had syphilis, which led to approximately 350,000 unfavorable birth outcomes. Thus, rising cases of STI’s and growing awareness about STDs through government initiatives will drive the market for male condoms in forecast period.
On the contrary, side effects of materials used in male condoms hampers the Middle East & Africa male condom market.
Based on product type, the Middle East & Africa male condom market is segmented into flavored condom, studded, warming, pleasured, and others. The flavored segment held 36.1% share of Middle East & Africa male condom market in 2022, amassing US$ 117.13 million. It is projected to garner US$ 175.42 million by 2028 to expand at 7.0% CAGR during 2022-2028.
Based on material, the Middle East & Africa male condom market is segmented into latex and non-latex. The latex segment held 86.7% share of Middle East & Africa male condom market in 2022, amassing US$ 281.57 million. It is projected to garner US$ 402.44 million by 2028 to expand at 6.1% CAGR during 2022-2028.
Based on distribution channel, the Middle East & Africa male condom market is segmented into drug stores/pharmacies, supermarkets/hypermarkets, online pharmacies, and others. The Drug Stores/Pharmacies segment held 35.9% share of Middle East & Africa male condom market in 2022, amassing US$ 116.65 million. It is projected to garner US$ 167.68 million by 2028 to expand at 6.2% CAGR during 2022-2028.
Based on country, the Middle East & Africa male condom market has been categorized into the South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Rest of Middle East & Africa. Our regional analysis states that South Africa captured 61.6% share of Middle East & Africa male condom market in 2022. It was assessed at US$ 342.52 million in 2022 and is likely to hit US$ 470.96 million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period.
Key players operating in the Middle East & Africa male condom market are Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc, Mankind Pharma Ltd, Church & Dwight Co Inc, and Unique International SAS, among others.
In March 2022, Durex launched Durex Real Feel, a non-latex range of condoms. Real Feel is made of polyisoprene material which is softer than latex rubber and provides skin on skin feeling to partners. With this launch, the brand aims to intensify and enhance sexual encounters between couples by offering a natural “skin” like feeling while being protected.
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc
- Church & Dwight Co Inc
- Karex Bhd
- Mankind Pharma Ltd
- Humanwell Healthcare Group Co Ltd
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 71 |
| Published | December 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2022 - 2028 |
| Estimated Market Value in 2022 | 324.79 Million |
| Forecasted Market Value by 2028 | 475.14 Million |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.5% |
| Regions Covered | Africa, Middle East |
