Ireland: Non-Agglomerated Metal Carbides Market 2024

Non-Agglomerated Metal Carbides Market Size in Ireland

After two years of growth, the Irish non-agglomerated metal carbides market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Agglomerated Metal Carbides Production in Ireland

In value terms, non-agglomerated metal carbides production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Non-agglomerated metal carbides production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Agglomerated Metal Carbides Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-agglomerated metal carbides exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for non-agglomerated metal carbides exports from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-agglomerated metal carbides exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fivefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-agglomerated metal carbides exported from Ireland were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-agglomerated metal carbides export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X,349 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Non-Agglomerated Metal Carbides Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports recorded a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-agglomerated metal carbides imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) was the main supplier of non-agglomerated metal carbides to Ireland, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-agglomerated metal carbides import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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