Ireland: Fluoropolymers Market 2025

Fluoropolymers Market Size in Ireland

The Irish fluoropolymers market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt descent. Fluoropolymers consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fluoropolymers Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of fluoropolymers, when their volume increased by 590% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fluoropolymers exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, faced a deep reduction. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for fluoropolymers exports from Ireland, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, fluoropolymers exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X kg), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland stood at +120.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+81.7% per year) and the UK (+6.4% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fluoropolymers exports from Ireland, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland totaled +164.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+63.1% per year) and Germany (-28.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fluoropolymers export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -70.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 384% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+25.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fluoropolymers Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, the amount of fluoropolymers imported into Ireland shrank modestly to X tons, falling by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fluoropolymers imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 62%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of fluoropolymers imports to Ireland, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Belgium, Italy, China, France and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

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 +62.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest fluoropolymers suppliers to Ireland, together comprising 86% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Italy, China, France and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 13%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +45.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fluoropolymers import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price reached 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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