Ireland: Wood Flat Pallet Market 2025

Wood Flat Pallet Market Size in Ireland

The Irish wood flat pallet market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 40% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wood Flat Pallet Production in Ireland

In value terms, wood flat pallet production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 82% against the previous year. Wood flat pallet production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Flat Pallet Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, approx. X units of flat pallets and pallet collars of wood were exported from Ireland; jumping by 68% on the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 80%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood flat pallet exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 99%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of wood flat pallet exports from Ireland, together accounting for 93% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +31.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for flat pallets and pallet collars of wood exports from Ireland, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+8.0% per year) and the United States (+33.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wood flat pallet export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 35%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 France (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Flat Pallet Imports

Imports into Ireland

Wood flat pallet imports into Ireland contracted remarkably to X units in 2021, falling by -35.3% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 52%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood flat pallet imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 54%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X units) was the main supplier of wood flat pallet to Ireland, with a 137% share of total imports. Moreover, wood flat pallet imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), more than tenfold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK amounted to +11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-5.9% per year) and Germany (+10.6% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flat pallets and pallet collars of wood to Ireland, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 3.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to +17.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+58.3% per year) and Germany (+13.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wood flat pallet import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 103% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price attained 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 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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