Ireland: Leather Sports Gloves Market 2024

Leather Sports Gloves Market Size in Ireland

The Irish leather sports gloves market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 5% 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, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +61.5% against 2018 indices. Leather sports gloves consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Leather Sports Gloves Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, approx. X units of leather sports gloves, mittens and mitts were exported from Ireland; leveling off at 2021. In general, exports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, leather sports gloves exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 74%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for leather sports gloves exports from Ireland, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland (X units), with a 0.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +37.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-38.1% per year) and Spain (-45.3% per year).

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to +38.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-27.9% per year) and Spain (-41.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leather sports gloves export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 84%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leather Sports Gloves Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, the amount of leather sports gloves, mittens and mitts imported into Ireland stood at X units, approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leather sports gloves imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X units) constituted the largest leather sports gloves supplier to Ireland, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, leather sports gloves imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Pakistan stood at +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+17.3% per year) and China (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leather sports gloves, mittens and mitts to Ireland, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Pakistan totaled +14.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+30.8% per year) and the UK (-4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leather sports gloves import price amounted to $X per unit, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 88%. 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 Thailand ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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