Ireland: Textile Tubing Market 2025

Textile Tubing Market Size in Ireland

After three years of decline, the Irish textile tubing market increased by 1.2% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Textile Tubing Production in Ireland

In value terms, textile tubing production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 309% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Textile Tubing Exports

Exports from Ireland

For the third year in a row, Ireland recorded decline in shipments abroad of textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 3,712% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, textile tubing exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 568%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for textile tubing exports from Ireland, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, textile tubing exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +100.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (0.0% per year) and the Netherlands (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for textile tubing exported from Ireland worldwide, together accounting for 85% of total exports. The UK lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 5.4%.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +66.8%, 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.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average textile tubing export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 387% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Turkey (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Textile Tubing Imports

Imports into Ireland

For the third consecutive year, Ireland recorded decline in overseas purchases of textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, textile tubing imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 247%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of textile tubing to Ireland, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, textile tubing imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK stood at -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+14.3% per year) and Germany (+34.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing to Ireland, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+32.8% per year) and China (+16.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average textile tubing import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 105%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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