Ireland: Market for Wood Chips And Particles 2024

Market Size for Wood Chips And Particles in Ireland

The Irish wood chips and particles market reached $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Wood chips and particles consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Wood Chips And Particles in Ireland

In value terms, wood chips and particles production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Wood Chips And Particles

Exports from Ireland

Wood chips and particles exports from Ireland was estimated at X cubic meters in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood chips and particles exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X cubic meters) was the main destination for wood chips and particles exports from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway (X cubic meters), with less than X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood chips and particles export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Norway amounted to $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (X%).

Imports of Wood Chips And Particles

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of wood chips and particles were imported into Ireland; rising by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips and particles imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X cubic meters) constituted the largest wood chips and particles supplier to Ireland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wood chips and particles imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood chips and particles to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood chips and particles import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cameroon (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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