Ireland: Market for Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) 2025

Market Size for Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) in Ireland

The Irish market for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, exports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s from Ireland declined modestly to X tons, waning by -2.1% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 10,205%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, exports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 12,046% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s from Ireland, with a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to -1.4%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s exports from Ireland.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to +4.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2013 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +5.9% per year.

Imports of Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, imports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s into Ireland shrank slightly to X tons, approximately reflecting 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) supplier to Ireland, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK stood at -5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+57.9% per year) and Belgium (-23.1% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s to Ireland, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+53.4% per year) and Belgium (-20.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform