Ireland: Needles And Catheters Market 2021

Needles And Catheters Market Size in Ireland

In 2019, the Irish needles and catheters market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Needles and catheters consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Needles And Catheters Production in Ireland

In value terms, needles and catheters production declined to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Needles and catheters production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Needles And Catheters Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2019, shipments abroad of needles, catheters, cannulae for medicine increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, needles and catheters exports rose remarkably to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X units), Armenia (X units) and Ecuador (X units) were the main destinations of needles and catheters exports from Ireland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Armenia (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) remains the key foreign market for needles and catheters exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ecuador amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (+X% per year) and Pakistan (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average needles and catheters export price stood at $X per unit in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Armenia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Needles And Catheters Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2019, the amount of needles, catheters, cannulae for medicine imported into Ireland reduced slightly to X units, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, needles and catheters imports stood at $X in 2019. Overall, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Tunisia (X units) was the main needles and catheters supplier to Ireland, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tunisia amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of needles and catheters to Ireland.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tunisia amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average needles and catheters import price stood at $X per unit in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Tunisia.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tunisia amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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