Ireland: Plaits And Basketwork Market 2025

Plaits And Basketwork Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish plaits and basketwork market increased by 16% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +73.8% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Plaits And Basketwork Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of plaits, basketwork, wickerwork and similar products of plaiting materials, when their volume increased by 406% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plaits and basketwork exports expanded to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for plaits and basketwork exports from Ireland, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, plaits and basketwork exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-2.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-7.4% per year).

It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-1.2% per year) and the Netherlands (-7.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plaits and basketwork export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -79.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 306% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 Germany (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plaits And Basketwork Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of plaits, basketwork, wickerwork and similar products of plaiting materials decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. In general, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plaits and basketwork imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plaits and basketwork to Ireland, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, plaits and basketwork imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+11.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+28.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plaits, basketwork, wickerwork and similar products of plaiting materials to Ireland, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+16.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+43.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plaits and basketwork import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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 Netherlands (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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