Ireland: Veneer Sheet Market 2025

Veneer Sheet Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, approx. X square meters of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise were exported from Ireland; shrinking by -6.3% against 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 569%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, veneer sheet exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 212% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X square meters) was the main destination for veneer sheet exports from Ireland, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, veneer sheet exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, New Zealand (X square meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled -6.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (+18.8% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-4.1% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise exports from Ireland, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-2.3% per year) and New Zealand (+16.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average veneer sheet export price amounted to $X per square meter, declining by -22.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 200% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per square meter) 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 (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Veneer Sheet Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, overseas purchases of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise increased by 66% to X square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 313% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, veneer sheet imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +40.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of veneer sheet to Ireland, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, veneer sheet imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X square meters), with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK amounted to +23.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+18.1% per year) and Germany (+15.5% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise to Ireland, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 7% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to +20.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+7.7% per year) and the United States (-7.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average veneer sheet import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, which is down by -15.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the price for Sweden ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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