Condoms market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The condom market in Russia between 2018 and 2021 showed considerable volatility. Starting at 546.5 million units in 2018, the market was highly import-dependent due to the perceived uncompetitiveness of domestic brands. A decline to 477.4 million units in 2019 coincided with falling pharmacy sales of major brands like Contex and Vizit. Despite a noted trend away from barrier contraceptives, the market volume recovered to 528.8 million units in 2020. This was followed by a drop to 485.5 million units in 2021, mirroring a reported 7.2% sales decline linked to shifting consumer preferences and economic factors.

A major shift occurred in 2022 when the exit of Reckitt, which held an estimated 60% market share, triggered panic buying and drove the market to a peak of 636.4 million units. Later that year, however, rising prices and the introduction of mandatory digital labeling by the Ministry of Industry and Trade began to suppress consumption. High prices continued to dampen demand in 2023, contributing to a sharp market contraction to 480.8 million units, with pharmacy sales falling to a five-year low. The downward trend persisted in 2024 as the market shrank further to 408.0 million units, with consumers economizing and domestic production declining.

By 2025, domestic production showed a slight increase to 31.2 million units. Throughout the period, the market remained structurally reliant on imports, with Russian brands continuing to face challenges in matching the quality of foreign products, while regulatory measures like digital labeling added a new layer of market control.

Production condoms in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

In 2021, Russia produced 34 171 thousand units of condoms, marking a significant 61.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 64.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 18.1%. The most notable decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 9.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Exports condoms from Russia

Exports in kind, M unit

Russia's condom exports have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 91.3 million units, reflecting a substantial 26.3% increase from the prior year. From 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 70.1%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 19.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, M unit

Between 2018 and 2021, Belarus, Latvia, and Ukraine were the leading destinations for Russia's condom exports in volume terms. Belarus accounted for 36.0% of exports, Latvia for 14.6%, and Ukraine for 12.5%. Together, these three countries made up 63.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Russia's condom exports in value terms have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 14 932 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 31.3% rise compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 64.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 18.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus, Latvia, and Georgia were the primary destinations for Russia's condom exports in value terms. Belarus represented 48.8% of exports, Latvia 13.7%, and Georgia 11.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 73.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports condoms to Russia

Imports in kind, M unit

In 2021, Russia imported 546.7 million units of condoms, representing a moderate 5.4% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports declined by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 525.7 million units, which saw the largest decline of 9.3%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 9.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, M unit

Between 2018 and 2021, Thailand, China, and Malaysia were the main sources of condom imports to Russia in volume terms. Thailand supplied 39.7% of imports, China 35.1%, and Malaysia 8.8%. Together, these three countries contributed 83.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Russia's condom imports in value terms amounted to 42 134 thousand US dollars, showing a slight reduction of 0.6% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.9%. The largest decline was in 2019, with an 11.1% drop, while the largest increase was in 2020, with a 0.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Thailand, China, and Belarus were the key partners for Russia's condom imports in value terms. Thailand accounted for 46.0% of imports, China for 31.0%, and Belarus for 11.3%. Together, these three countries made up 88.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021