Ireland: Unvulcanized Rubber Market 2025

Unvulcanized Rubber Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish unvulcanized rubber market increased by 15% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +60.5% against 2019 indices. Unvulcanized rubber consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Unvulcanized Rubber Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof were exported from Ireland; waning by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for unvulcanized rubber exports from Ireland, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 2% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +6.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+10.9% per year) and Germany (-40.7% per year).

It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +17.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+13.4% per year) and the Netherlands (-30.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unvulcanized rubber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 37% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible increase 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, unvulcanized rubber export price increased by +58.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 58% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 the UK (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unvulcanized Rubber Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof were imported into Ireland; approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 9.1%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest unvulcanized rubber supplier to Ireland, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, unvulcanized rubber imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+15.0% per year) and India (+72.6% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof to Ireland, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK totaled +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-10.5% per year) and China (+12.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unvulcanized rubber import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 19%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 Netherlands (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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