Ireland: Textile Rubber Hose Market 2025

Textile Rubber Hose Market Size in Ireland

In 2021, the Irish textile rubber hose market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Textile Rubber Hose Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, overseas shipments of rubber hose reinforced with textiles decreased by -55.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 94%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, textile rubber hose exports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 181%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Ukraine (X kg) were the main destinations of textile rubber hose exports from Ireland, with a combined 67% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +324.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for rubber hose reinforced with textiles exports from Ireland, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +88.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+12.2% per year) and Ukraine (+290.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average textile rubber hose export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 53%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Textile Rubber Hose Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, purchases abroad of rubber hose reinforced with textiles was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, textile rubber hose imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest textile rubber hose supplier to Ireland, with a 32% share of total imports. Moreover, textile rubber hose imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled +5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-8.9% per year) and Mexico (+27.9% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rubber hose reinforced with textiles to Ireland, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+30.7% per year) and the United States (-11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average textile rubber hose import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 46%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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