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Ireland: Ferro-Alloys Market 2025

Ferro-Alloys Market Size in Ireland

The Irish ferro-alloys market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt descent. Ferro-alloys consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ferro-Alloys Production in Ireland

In value terms, ferro-alloys production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Ferro-Alloys Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, exports of ferro-alloys from Ireland declined significantly to X tons, waning by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, ferro-alloys exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of ferro-alloys exports from Ireland, with a combined X% 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 Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ferro-alloys exported from Ireland were Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of X.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average ferro-alloys export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Ferro-Alloys Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, the amount of ferro-alloys imported into Ireland fell notably to X tons, declining by X% on the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ferro-alloys imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of ferro-alloys imports to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ferro-alloys to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ferro-alloys import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for ferro-alloys in the world?

The country with the largest volume of ferro-alloys consumption was China, comprising approx. 64% of total volume. Moreover, ferro-alloys consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, more than tenfold. Japan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.8% share.

What are the largest producers of ferro-alloys in the world?

The country with the largest volume of ferro-alloys production was China, comprising approx. 57% of total volume. Moreover, ferro-alloys production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Africa, sevenfold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of ferro-alloys to Ireland?

In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of ferro-alloys to Ireland, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 18% share.

What are the leading importers of ferro-alloys from Ireland?

In value terms, the UK remains the key foreign market for ferro-alloys exports from Ireland.

What is the average export price for ferro-alloys in Ireland?

In 2020, the average ferro-alloys export price amounted to $909 per ton, with a decrease of -63.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for ferro-alloys in Ireland?

The average ferro-alloys import price stood at $6,340 per ton in 2020, which is down by -7.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ferro-alloys 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.

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024