Ireland: Market for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware 2025

Market Size for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish plastic tableware and kitchenware market decreased by -93.6% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastic tableware and kitchenware decreased by -2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after eight years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -19.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 36%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for plastic tableware and kitchenware exports from Ireland, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic tableware and kitchenware exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at +6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+0.3% per year) and France (-0.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic tableware and kitchenware exported from Ireland were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 91% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +3.1%, saw 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic tableware and kitchenware export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -26.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 36%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, the amount of plastic tableware and kitchenware imported into Ireland declined significantly to X tons, falling by -78.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 252%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), China (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic tableware and kitchenware imports to Ireland, with a combined 65% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +55.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the UK ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest plastic tableware and kitchenware suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 64% share of total imports. Poland, Germany, the Netherlands and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +47.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic tableware and kitchenware import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 437% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a notable increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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