Ireland: Aluminium Tube Market 2025

Aluminium Tube Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish aluminium tube market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate measured growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Tube Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium tube exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of aluminium tube exports from Ireland, together accounting for X% of total exports. India, the United States, Germany and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for aluminium tube exported from Ireland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, the UK, India and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average aluminium tube export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Tube Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminium tube imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium tube to Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminium tube imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aluminium tube import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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