Ireland: Motorised Invalid Carriage Market 2025

Motorised Invalid Carriage Market Size in Ireland

In 2021, the Irish motorised invalid carriage market decreased by -0.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -24.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Motorised Invalid Carriage Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, the amount of invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled exported from Ireland skyrocketed to X units, growing by 8,100% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, motorised invalid carriage exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for motorised invalid carriage exports from Ireland, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, motorised invalid carriage exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to +38.3%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled exports from Ireland, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +38.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average motorised invalid carriage export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 218% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 298%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 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 the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Motorised Invalid Carriage Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, overseas purchases of invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled decreased by -11.4% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 46%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, motorised invalid carriage imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -16.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 45%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X units) constituted the largest supplier of motorised invalid carriage to Ireland, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, motorised invalid carriage imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fourfold. Australia (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+17.8% per year) and Australia (+32.6% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled to Ireland, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK stood at +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+29.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+12.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average motorised invalid carriage import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, motorised invalid carriage import price increased by +62.2% against 2015 indices. 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 the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+30.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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