Ireland: Toothpaste Market 2024

Toothpaste Market Size in Ireland

The Irish toothpaste market fell modestly to $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Toothpaste consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Toothpaste Production in Ireland

In value terms, toothpaste production shrank rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 231%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Toothpaste Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, the amount of toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices exported from Ireland soared to X tons, increasing by 24% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 292%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toothpaste exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for toothpaste exports from Ireland, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, toothpaste exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan amounted to -1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-7.2% per year) and Germany (-2.0% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices exports from Ireland, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-17.4% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+10.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toothpaste export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 169%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Toothpaste Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, approx. X tons of toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices were imported into Ireland; with an increase of 5.4% compared with 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 112%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, toothpaste imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of toothpaste to Ireland, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, toothpaste imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+63.6% per year) and China (+24.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices to Ireland, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 7.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+20.3% per year) and Belgium (+40.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toothpaste import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 205%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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