Ireland: Industrial Robot Market 2025

Industrial Robot Market Size in Ireland

After two years of growth, the Irish industrial robot market decreased by -35.3% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Industrial Robot Production in Ireland

In value terms, industrial robot production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Industrial Robot Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, the amount of industrial robots for multiple uses exported from Ireland soared to X units, jumping by 333% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 753%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, industrial robot exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 1,280%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), the UK (X units) and Japan (X units) were the main destinations of industrial robot exports from Ireland, with a combined 94% share of total exports. Thailand lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 3.1%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +47.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest markets for industrial robot exported from Ireland worldwide, together accounting for 83% of total exports. These countries were followed by Thailand, which accounted for a further 11%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +82.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average industrial robot export price amounted to $X per unit, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 95%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 India (+99.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Robot Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of industrial robots for multiple uses, when their volume decreased by -21.3% to X units. Overall, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 488%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, industrial robot imports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 496%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X units) constituted the largest industrial robot supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, industrial robot imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X units), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK stood at +38.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+20.2% per year) and Germany (+0.5% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X), Denmark ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the largest industrial robot suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +232.0%, 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 industrial robot import price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -20.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Denmark ($X per unit), while the price for the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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