Ireland: Microscope Market 2025

Microscope Market Size in Ireland

In 2021, the Irish microscope market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Microscope Production in Ireland

In value terms, microscope production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Microscope Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, shipments abroad of microscopes and diffraction apparatus increased by 50% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 216% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, microscope exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 103%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for microscope exports from Ireland, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, microscope exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bahrain (X units), with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled +57.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-11.5% per year) and Bahrain (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for microscopes and diffraction apparatus exports from Ireland, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to +42.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-9.1% per year) and Qatar (+38.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average microscope export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -19.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Qatar (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Microscope Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, overseas purchases of microscopes and diffraction apparatus were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, microscope imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X units) constituted the largest microscope supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, microscope imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), twofold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK amounted to +17.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+50.1% per year) and China (+22.4% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of microscopes and diffraction apparatus to Ireland, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK amounted to +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-21.6% per year) and Russia (-32.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average microscope import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 112%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the price for Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+67.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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