Ireland: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Ireland

The Irish market for clays for construction and industrial use dropped to $X in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from Ireland

In 2023, approx. X tons of clays for construction and industrial use were exported from Ireland; growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of clays for construction and industrial use to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for clays for construction and industrial use exported from Ireland worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%).

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into Ireland

In 2023, imports of clays for construction and industrial use into Ireland contracted notably to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of clays for construction and industrial use to Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of clays for construction and industrial use from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays for construction and industrial use to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform