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Ireland: Explosives Market 2024

Explosives Market Size in Ireland

After four years of growth, the Irish explosives market decreased by -9.6% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption showed a mild shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Explosives Production in Ireland

In value terms, explosives production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 27%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Explosives Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2019, explosives exports from Ireland fell significantly to X kg, with a decrease of -57.9% on 2018 figures. In general, exports recorded a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 96%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, explosives exports fell dramatically to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for explosives exports from Ireland, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to -42.4%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for prepared explosives exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at -38.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average explosives export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 61% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Guinea amounted to +47.6% per year.

Explosives Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, the amount of prepared explosives imported into Ireland totaled X tons, remaining stable against 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 5.9%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, explosives imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) was the main supplier of explosives to Ireland, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled +22.6%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared explosives to Ireland.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK totaled +4.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average explosives import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 20%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +5.8% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for prepared explosives in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of explosives consumption in 2020 were China, Norway and the United States, together accounting for 41% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of prepared explosives in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of explosives production in 2020 were China, Norway and the United States, together comprising 42% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of prepared explosives to Ireland?

In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of explosives to Ireland, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 3.3% share.

What are the leading importers of prepared explosives from Ireland?

In value terms, the UK remains the key foreign market for explosives exports from Ireland.

What is the average export price for prepared explosives in Ireland?

The average explosives export price stood at $893 per ton in 2019, falling by -6.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for prepared explosives in Ireland?

In 2019, the average explosives import price amounted to $8,359 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the explosives market in Ireland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20511150 - Prepared explosives (excluding propellant powders)

Country coverage:

Ireland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023