Ireland: Porcelain Technical Ware Market 2024

Porcelain Technical Ware Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish porcelain technical ware market decreased by 0% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a significant expansion. Porcelain technical ware consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Porcelain Technical Ware Production in Ireland

In value terms, porcelain technical ware production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 127%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Porcelain Technical Ware Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 63%. The exports peaked at X kg in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 80%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg) was the main destination for porcelain technical ware exports from Ireland, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, porcelain technical ware exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X kg), tenfold. Israel (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (0.0% per year) and Israel (+21.1% per year).

It was followed by China, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +17.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (+42.0% per year) and China (-21.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average porcelain technical ware export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 120% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Israel (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Porcelain Technical Ware Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 523% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 235%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of porcelain technical ware imports to Ireland, together accounting for 79% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +55.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest porcelain technical ware suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Japan, with a CAGR of +53.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average porcelain technical ware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 330%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3,541.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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