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Ireland: Expanded Metal Market 2025

Expanded Metal Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish expanded metal market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep slump. Expanded metal consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Expanded Metal Production in Ireland

In value terms, expanded metal production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 40%. Expanded metal production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Expanded Metal Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, overseas shipments of iron or steel expanded metal decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 180%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, expanded metal exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 256%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for expanded metal exports from Ireland, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +30.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +33.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average expanded metal export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 +1.6% per year.

Expanded Metal Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of iron or steel expanded metal were imported into Ireland; approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 37%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, expanded metal imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 36%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of expanded metal to Ireland, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, expanded metal imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at +13.9%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel expanded metal to Ireland, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 8.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to +17.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average expanded metal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price showed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 28%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Spain stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+2.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for iron or steel expanded metal in the world?

China remains the largest expanded metal consuming country worldwide, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, expanded metal consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 7.7% share.

What are the largest producers of iron or steel expanded metal in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of expanded metal production, comprising approx. 29% of total volume. Moreover, expanded metal production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 6.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of iron or steel expanded metal to Ireland?

In value terms, the UK constituted the largest supplier of expanded metal to Ireland, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain, with a 16% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of iron or steel expanded metal from Ireland?

In value terms, the UK remains the key foreign market for expanded metal exports from Ireland.

What is the average export price for iron or steel expanded metal in Ireland?

The average expanded metal export price stood at $2,299 per ton in 2021, increasing by 6.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for iron or steel expanded metal in Ireland?

In 2021, the average expanded metal import price amounted to $2,335 per ton, with an increase of 17% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the expanded metal market in Ireland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 25931350 - Iron or steel expanded metal

Country coverage:

Ireland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024