Ireland: Ethylene Polymer Bag Market 2025

Ethylene Polymer Bag Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish ethylene polymer bag market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Production in Ireland

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 119%. Ethylene polymer bag production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene increased by 3% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 87%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for ethylene polymer bag exports from Ireland, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, ethylene polymer bag exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Switzerland (X tons), with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +18.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+8.5% per year) and Switzerland (+22.1% per year).

It was followed by Switzerland, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +14.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+15.1% per year) and Switzerland (+23.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ethylene polymer bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ethylene polymer bag export price increased by +90.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 88% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 France (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, overseas purchases of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 28%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ethylene polymer bag to Ireland, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, ethylene polymer bag imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled +7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+9.4% per year) and Germany (+16.1% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene to Ireland, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 6.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK amounted to +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+30.5% per year) and Germany (+11.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ethylene polymer bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 11%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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