Ireland: Electronic Material Tester Market 2025

Electronic Material Tester Market Size in Ireland

In 2021, the Irish electronic material tester market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. Electronic material tester consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Electronic Material Tester Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, shipments abroad of electronic machines and appliances for testing materials increased by 47% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 242%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, electronic material tester exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 216% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X units), the United States (X units) and South Korea (X units) were the main destinations of electronic material tester exports from Ireland, together comprising 80% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +165.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for electronic material tester exported from Ireland were the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 75% share of total exports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Hungary, Taiwan (Chinese), Russia and Germany, which together accounted for a further 13%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of +147.8%, recorded 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 2021, the average electronic material tester export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+45.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Electronic Material Tester Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of electronic machines and appliances for testing materials increased by 77% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports posted a modest increase. Imports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, electronic material tester imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 46%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest electronic material tester supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, electronic material tester imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X units), threefold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+9.1% per year) and the United States (-2.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electronic machines and appliances for testing materials to Ireland, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+6.4% per year) and Germany (-12.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average electronic material tester import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -30.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 44%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Germany ($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 United States (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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