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Ireland: Printed Circuit Market 2025

Printed Circuit Market Size in Ireland

The Irish printed circuit market was estimated at less than $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Printed Circuit Production in Ireland

In value terms, printed circuit production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 0.7%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Printed Circuit Exports

Exports from Ireland

In value terms, printed circuit exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +9.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 74% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In value terms, the largest markets for printed circuit exported from Ireland were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 56% of total exports. The United States, the Philippines, Malaysia and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, North Macedonia, with a CAGR of +145.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Printed Circuit Imports

Imports into Ireland

In value terms, printed circuit imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -36.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Malaysia ($X) were the largest printed circuit suppliers to Ireland, together comprising 78% of total imports. Thailand, the UK and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +21.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for printed circuits in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of printed circuit consumption, accounting for 29% of total volume. Moreover, printed circuit consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Malaysia, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 6.8% share.

What are the largest producers of printed circuits in the world?

China remains the largest printed circuit producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 35% of total volume. Moreover, printed circuit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Malaysia, fivefold. Germany ranked third in terms of total production with a 6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of printed circuits to Ireland?

In value terms, Malaysia, China and the UK appeared to be the largest printed circuit suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 68% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of printed circuits from Ireland?

In value terms, the largest markets for printed circuit exported from Ireland were the UK, Saudi Arabia and the United States, with a combined 53% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for printed circuits in Ireland?

The average printed circuit export price stood at $132 per unit in 2020, dropping by -13% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for printed circuits in Ireland?

In 2020, the average printed circuit import price amounted to $102 per unit, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the printed circuit 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 26121020 - Bare multilayer printed circuit boards
Prodcom 26121050 - Bare printed circuit boards other than multilayer
Prodcom 26121080 - Passive networks (including networks of resistors and/or capacitors) (excluding resistor chip arrays, capacitor chip arrays, boards containing active components, hybrids)

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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024