Ireland: Hard Plastic Comb Market 2025

Hard Plastic Comb Market Size in Ireland

The Irish hard plastic comb market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 32% 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). Overall, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. Hard plastic comb consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Hard Plastic Comb Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, hard plastic comb exports from Ireland fell notably to X tons, waning by -35.3% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 868% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, hard plastic comb exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 527% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for hard plastic comb exports from Ireland, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, hard plastic comb exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X kg), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +51.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-8.4% per year) and Spain (+15.2% per year).

It was followed by Spain, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +46.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-9.0% per year) and Spain (+24.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hard plastic comb export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 182% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, 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 (+22.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hard Plastic Comb Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, the amount of hard rubber or plastic combs imported into Ireland was estimated at X tons, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 40%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, hard plastic comb imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 47%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest hard plastic comb supplier to Ireland, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, hard plastic comb imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +13.3%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hard rubber or plastic combs to Ireland, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +16.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average hard plastic comb import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 13%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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