Ireland: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Ireland

The Irish market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers dropped markedly to $X in 2021, waning by -68.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption faced a abrupt decrease. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Ireland

For the fourth consecutive year, Ireland recorded decline in shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, which decreased by -44.8% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers fell to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 19%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Ireland, with a combined 90% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +8.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from Ireland were Denmark ($X), Sweden ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 90% of total exports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +10.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 58% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a prominent expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the UK (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers into Ireland declined sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -71.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 185%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier to Ireland, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK stood at -15.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+20.7% per year) and Sweden (-34.2% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Ireland, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK amounted to -8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+27.7% per year) and Portugal (+116.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a strong expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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