Ireland: Cadmium Market Overview 2020

Cadmium Market Size in Ireland

The revenue of the cadmium market in Ireland amounted to $X in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, cadmium consumption continues to indicate an abrupt reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. Ireland cadmium consumption peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Cadmium Production in Ireland

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of cadmium and articles thereof were produced in Ireland; jumping by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Ireland cadmium production peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Cadmium Exports by Country from Ireland

Germany represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tonnes, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tonnes), constituting X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Canada (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), Uganda (X tonnes), Peru (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Uganda (+X%), South Korea (+X%) and Peru (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uganda emerged as the fastest growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Canada (-X%), France (-X%) and Mexico (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mexico (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2017, the share of South Korea (-X%) and Germany (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the largest cadmium supplier from Ireland, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in South Korea stood at -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Canada (-X% per year) and Mexico (-X% per year).

Cadmium Export Prices by Country in Ireland

In 2017, the cadmium export price in Ireland amounted to $X per tonne, therefore, remained relatively stable against by -% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it decreased at an average annual rate of nan%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, an increase of -% against the previous year.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Canada ($X per tonne), while Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Uganda (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Cadmium Imports into Ireland

In 2017, approx. X kg of cadmium and articles thereof were imported into Ireland; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, cadmium imports continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Ireland imports peaked of X kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, cadmium imports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, cadmium imports continue to indicate an abrupt downturn. Ireland imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Cadmium Import Prices by Country in Ireland

In 2017, the cadmium import price in Ireland amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, cadmium import price continues to indicate a drastic deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for cadmium and articles thereof attained its maximum level of $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was China ($X per tonne), while Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the Netherlands (X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform