Ireland: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 were exported from Ireland; approximately reflecting the year before. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Ireland, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Portugal, Finland, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, the Czech Republic, France and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 suppliers to Ireland were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Portugal, the Czech Republic, Finland, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, France and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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