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Ireland: Carbides Market 2024

Carbides Market Size in Ireland

The Irish carbides market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the market value increased by 4.2%. Carbides consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carbides Production in Ireland

In value terms, carbides production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 5% against the previous year. Carbides production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Carbides Exports

Exports from Ireland

Carbides exports from Ireland was estimated at X tons in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 803% 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 somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carbides exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,638% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of carbides exports from Ireland, with a combined 96% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +76.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for carbides exported from Ireland worldwide, together accounting for 95% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +59.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carbides export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 93%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the UK (+23.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Carbides Imports

Imports into Ireland

For the fourth year in a row, Ireland recorded decline in supplies from abroad of carbides, which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carbides imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 25%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Canada (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of carbides imports to Ireland, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +18,913.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest carbides suppliers to Ireland were Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 95% of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +6,512.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average carbides import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 (+18.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for carbides in the world?

China remains the largest carbides consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 32% of total volume. Moreover, carbides consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 6.1% share.

What are the largest producers of carbides in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of carbides production, comprising approx. 39% of total volume. Moreover, carbides production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. Russia ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of carbides to Ireland?

In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of carbides to Ireland, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada, with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 2.5% share.

What are the leading importers of carbides from Ireland?

In value terms, the United States remains the key foreign market for carbides exports from Ireland, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with an 18% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for carbides in Ireland?

In 2021, the average carbides export price amounted to $11,100 per ton, shrinking by -11.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for carbides in Ireland?

The average carbides import price stood at $27,223 per ton in 2021, jumping by 36% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carbides market in Ireland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20136450 - Carbides whether or not chemically defined

Country coverage:

Ireland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023