Ireland: Market for Polypropylene in Primary Forms 2025

Market Size for Polypropylene in Primary Forms in Ireland

The Irish polypropylene in primary forms market dropped rapidly to $X in 2022, which is down by -15.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Polypropylene in Primary Forms

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of polypropylene in primary forms were exported from Ireland; standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, polypropylene in primary forms exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 90%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main destinations of polypropylene in primary forms exports from Ireland, with a combined 69% share of total exports. Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +42,608.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Norway ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for polypropylene in primary forms exported from Ireland worldwide, together accounting for 81% of total exports. Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +3,941.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 polypropylene in primary forms export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 61% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Polypropylene in Primary Forms

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of polypropylene in primary forms increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polypropylene in primary forms imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +77.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 58%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of polypropylene in primary forms imports to Ireland, together accounting for 74% of total imports. Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Latvia and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +9.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest polypropylene in primary forms suppliers to Ireland were the United States ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 75% of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +15.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average polypropylene in primary forms import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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