Ireland: Base Station Market 2024

Base Station Market Size in Ireland

The Irish base station market contracted markedly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -57.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt descent. Base station consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Base Station Production in Ireland

In value terms, base station production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 39%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Base Station Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, shipments abroad of base stations increased by 194% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 283% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, base station exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 140%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of base station exports from Ireland, with a combined 85% share of total exports. Portugal, Uganda, the United States and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +129.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for base station exported from Ireland were the UK ($X), Canada ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together comprising 74% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Uganda, Portugal and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 18%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +109.3%, recorded 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 base station export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -48.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 71% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Base Station Imports

Imports into Ireland

Base station imports into Ireland declined notably to X tons in 2021, falling by -57.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports faced a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, base station imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of base station imports to Ireland, together comprising 80% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +216.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of base stations to Ireland, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +52.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+8.0% per year) and Hungary (+388.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average base station import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 72% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 113%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+54.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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