Ireland: Loading Machinery Market 2025

Loading Machinery Market Size in Ireland

The Irish loading machinery market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 503% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. Loading machinery consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Loading Machinery Production in Ireland

In value terms, loading machinery production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Loading machinery production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Loading Machinery Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, overseas shipments of lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery decreased by 0% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, loading machinery exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for loading machinery exports from Ireland, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, loading machinery exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), fivefold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +17.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+46.9% per year) and the United States (+38.2% per year).

It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled +19.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+28.8% per year) and France (+42.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average loading machinery export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 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 the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($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 the Netherlands (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Loading Machinery Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, overseas purchases of lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery decreased by 0% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 53%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, loading machinery imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X units) constituted the largest loading machinery supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, loading machinery imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X units), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled +20.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+18.6% per year) and France (+32.7% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery to Ireland, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK totaled +22.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+19.5% per year) and the United States (+12.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average loading machinery import price amounted to $X per unit, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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