Ireland: Tooth Brush Market 2024

Tooth Brush Market Size in Ireland

For the fourth year in a row, the Irish tooth brush market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 20% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Tooth Brush Production in Ireland

In value terms, tooth brush production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tooth Brush Exports

Exports from Ireland

For the third consecutive year, Ireland recorded decline in shipments abroad of tooth brushes, which decreased by -3.2% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tooth brush exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for tooth brush exports from Ireland, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, tooth brush exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X units), threefold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+18.9% per year) and the UK (+2.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tooth brushes exports from Ireland, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+0.5% per year) and Belgium (+82.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tooth brush export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -10.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 15%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Tooth Brush Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, imports of tooth brushes into Ireland shrank to X units, which is down by -11.8% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 46%. Imports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tooth brush imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the UK (X units) and India (X units) were the main suppliers of tooth brush imports to Ireland, with a combined 87% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +209.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the UK ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest tooth brush suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 79% share of total imports. India, the United States, Italy and Georgia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.6%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +174.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average tooth brush import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, tooth brush import price decreased by -10.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 45%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+44.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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