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Ireland: Ether Market 2024

Ether Market Size in Ireland

The Irish ether market totaled $X in 2022, growing by 2.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +141.8% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Ether Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, exports of ethers from Ireland soared to X tons, rising by 120% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 2,470%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ether exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,075%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of ether exports from Ireland, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +89.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

It was followed by Switzerland, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Portugal amounted to +88.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+23.9% per year) and Switzerland (+22.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ether export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -46.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 500%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Switzerland (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ether Imports

Imports into Ireland

Ether imports into Ireland stood at X tons in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 62%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ether imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest ether supplier to Ireland, with a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, ether imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Israel (X tons), threefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to -2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+0.7% per year) and the UK (+1.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ethers to Ireland, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +32.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.0% per year) and Belgium (+1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ether import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 44%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Israel ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for ethers in the world?

China remains the largest ether consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 31% of total volume. Moreover, ether consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Japan, with a 5.8% share.

What are the largest producers of ethers in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Saudi Arabia and the United States, together accounting for 61% of global production. Russia, Brazil, Indonesia, Germany, the Netherlands, France and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

What are the leading suppliers of ethers to Ireland?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of ether to Ireland, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9% share.

What are the leading importers of ethers from Ireland?

In value terms, Portugal remains the key foreign market for ether exports from Ireland, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 3.7% share.

What is the average export price for ethers in Ireland?

In 2021, the average ether export price amounted to $1,093 per ton, falling by -24.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for ethers in Ireland?

The average ether import price stood at $5,975 per ton in 2021, picking up by 30% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ether market in Ireland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20146310 - Acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Prodcom 20146323 - Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Prodcom 20146325 - Aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Prodcom 20146333 - 2,2-Oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)
Prodcom 20146339 - Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives (excluding 2,2-Oxydiethanol)
Prodcom 20146350 - Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, s ulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Prodcom 20146360 - Alcohol, ether and ketone peroxides and their halogenated, s ulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

Country coverage:

Ireland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023