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Condoms market in Germany

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The German condom market volume contracted from 513.5 million units in 2018 to 453 million units in 2019, despite rising usage among young adults and Durex's introduction of discreet packaging to lower purchase barriers. Market concentration remained high, with three brands controlling 90% of sales, and new entrants like Playboy through a partnership in 2019 did not reverse the decline.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused a surge in demand, but global production shortages from factory closures, such as at Karex in Malaysia, constrained supply and drove market volume down to 366.1 million units. Online sales grew significantly. By 2021, volume fell further to 227.6 million units amid continued shifts toward latex-free, vegan, and sustainable products, exemplified by Fair Squared's eco-friendly condoms and Durex's new stimulating gel lines.

In 2022, Durex launched the non-latex 'Real Feeling' series, reinforcing the trend toward sustainable options, while public health initiatives distributed free condoms. The market showed stability in 2023 as domestic manufacturer Ritex achieved record revenue and the brand Einhorn strengthened its position with eco-friendly branding, though the overall market remained consolidated.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2021
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2021
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2021
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2021, M unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, M unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, M unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, M unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, M unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, M unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, M unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production condoms in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's condom production experienced a decline after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 59 001 K $ US, but then fell by 11.4% in 2020 to 52 264 K $ US. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 7.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.5%	0.9%	(11.4%)	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Germany's condom production declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, output peaked at 401.1 M units, but then dropped by 13.5% in 2020 to 313.5 M units. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 20%, with an average annual decline of 7.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, when production grew by 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	(9.6%)	(13.5%)	(7.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports condoms from Germany

Exports in kind, M unit

Condom exports from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports reached their highest level at 255.8 M units, but then decreased by 7.1% in 2020 to 221.2 M units. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 12.2%, with an average annual decline of 4.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when exports rose by 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	(6.9%)	(7.1%)	(4.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany exported condoms to numerous countries. Even the top three destinations—Hungary, Poland, and Czechia—together accounted for only 30.0% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of condom exports from Germany increased by 10.1% to 27 547 K $ US. Between 2017 and 2020, export values grew by 12.4%, with an average annual increase of 4.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when export values fell by 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.7%	(4.2%)	10.1%	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's condom exports in value terms were widely distributed across markets. The top three destinations—Poland (20.6%), Hungary (9.7%), and Austria (9.3%)—together represented only 39.7% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports condoms to Germany

Imports in kind, M unit

Condom imports into Germany declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, imports peaked at 368.2 M units, but then dropped by 16.7% in 2020 to 273.8 M units. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 19%, with an average annual decline of 6.8%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, when imports grew by 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.9%	(10.7%)	(16.7%)	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia (41.7%), Thailand (28.2%), and China (14.0%) consistently led as the main sources of condom imports into Germany by volume, together accounting for 83.9% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Condom imports into Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value was nearly unchanged from the previous year at 21 466 K $ US. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 13%, with an average annual decline of 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.6%)	(7.8%)	(0.1%)	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand (27.1%), Poland (24.4%), and Malaysia (17.5%) remained the principal suppliers of condoms to Germany by value, together accounting for 68.9% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io