Ireland: Market for Electric Burglar Or Fire Alarms And Similar Apparatus 2025

Market Size for Electric Burglar Or Fire Alarms And Similar Apparatus in Ireland

The Irish market for electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Electric Burglar Or Fire Alarms And Similar Apparatus in Ireland

In value terms, electric burglar or fire alarm production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -14.1% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 52%. Electric burglar or fire alarm production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Electric Burglar Or Fire Alarms And Similar Apparatus

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, overseas shipments of electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, electric burglar or fire alarm exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 69%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for electric burglar or fire alarm exports from Ireland, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, electric burglar or fire alarm exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X units), with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to +11.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+15.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+19.1% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus exports from Ireland, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at +13.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+15.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+23.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -51.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 111% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Netherlands ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per unit) and the UK ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Electric Burglar Or Fire Alarms And Similar Apparatus

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, the amount of electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus imported into Ireland shrank notably to X units, with a decrease of -30% against 2020. In general, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2020, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, electric burglar or fire alarm imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X units), China (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of electric burglar or fire alarm imports to Ireland, together accounting for 74% of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, the United States, Taiwan (Chinese) and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +83.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus to Ireland, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+17.4% per year) and the United States (+13.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus amounted to $X per unit, growing by 70% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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