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Ireland: Waferboard Market 2025

Waferboard Market Size in Ireland

After two years of growth, the Irish waferboard market decreased by -37.1% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Waferboard Production in Ireland

In value terms, waferboard production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +11.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Waferboard production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Waferboard Exports

Exports from Ireland

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of waferboards decreased by -10.9% to X cubic meters in 2020. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 65%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2019, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, waferboard exports contracted to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 179% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X cubic meters) was the main destination for waferboard exports from Ireland, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, waferboard exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X cubic meters), with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to +86.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+112.7% per year) and Canada (-18.5% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for waferboards exports from Ireland, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +102.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+627.2% per year) and the United States (+110.3% per year).

Waferboard Imports

Imports into Ireland

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of waferboards decreased by -4.5% to X cubic meters in 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2019, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, waferboard imports contracted modestly to $X in 2020. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters) and Spain (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of waferboard imports to Ireland, together accounting for 89% of total imports. France, Belgium and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +94.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest waferboard suppliers to Ireland, together comprising 87% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Belgium and France, which together accounted for a further 12%.

France, with a CAGR of +72.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for waferboards in the world?

China remains the largest waferboard consuming country worldwide, accounting for 29% of total volume. Moreover, waferboard consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia, with a 6.3% share.

What are the largest producers of waferboards in the world?

The country with the largest volume of waferboard production was China, accounting for 29% of total volume. Moreover, waferboard production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, threefold. Russia ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of waferboards to Ireland?

In value terms, Portugal, the UK and Spain constituted the largest waferboard suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 90% share of total imports. France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.9%.

What are the leading importers of waferboards from Ireland?

In value terms, the UK remains the key foreign market for waferboard exports from Ireland, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France, with a 6.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 2.2% share.

What is the average export price for waferboards in Ireland?

In 2021, the average waferboard export price amounted to $591 per cubic meter, surging by 21% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for waferboards in Ireland?

The average waferboard import price stood at $522 per cubic meter in 2021, jumping by 23% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the waferboard market in Ireland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 16211313 - Particle board, of wood

Country coverage:

Ireland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024