Ireland: Chipped Coniferous Wood Market 2020

Chipped Coniferous Wood Market Size in Ireland

The revenue of the chipped coniferous wood market in Ireland amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Chipped coniferous wood consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chipped Coniferous Wood Production in Ireland

In value terms, chipped coniferous wood production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, chipped coniferous wood production continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Chipped coniferous wood production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chipped Coniferous Wood Exports

Exports from Ireland

Chipped coniferous wood exports from Ireland totaled X tons in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood exports continue to indicate a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, chipped coniferous wood exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of chipped coniferous wood exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chipped coniferous wood exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, chipped coniferous wood exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, chipped coniferous wood exports attained their peak of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of chipped coniferous wood exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main destinations of chipped coniferous wood exports from Ireland, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chipped coniferous wood exported from Ireland were the UK ($X), Sweden ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X Netherlands recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average chipped coniferous wood export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the chipped coniferous wood export price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the countries with the highest prices were Norway ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chipped Coniferous Wood Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2018, the amount of coniferous wood in chips or particles imported into Ireland amounted to X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, chipped coniferous wood imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood imports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chipped coniferous wood imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood imports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest chipped coniferous wood supplier to Ireland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chipped coniferous wood imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chipped coniferous wood to Ireland, comprising X% of total chipped coniferous wood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+X% per year) and Sweden (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chipped coniferous wood import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the chipped coniferous wood import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Israel ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform