Ireland: Market for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates 2022

Market Size for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in Ireland

The Irish market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates rose notably to $X in 2021, picking up by 9.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in Ireland

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a significant curtailment. Natural calcium and aluminium phosphates production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, shipments abroad of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates decreased by -32.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 198%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from Ireland, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled +1.4%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from Ireland, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 3.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +17.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 1,013% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted prominent growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, imports of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates into Ireland reduced markedly to X tons, waning by -97.4% compared with the year before. Overall, imports saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,432% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 2,197% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates to Ireland, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK totaled +58.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (0.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+33.9% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates to Ireland, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK stood at +42.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (0.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+22.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 594% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a significant expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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