Ireland: Corrugated Paper Market Overview 2020

Corrugated Paper Market Size in Ireland

The revenue of the corrugated paper market in Ireland amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, corrugated paper consumption continues to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Corrugated paper consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Corrugated Paper Production in Ireland

In value terms, corrugated paper production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, corrugated paper production continues to indicate a drastic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Corrugated paper production peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Corrugated Paper Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2018, the amount of corrugated paper and paperboard exported from Ireland totaled X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, corrugated paper exports, however, continue to indicate a measured drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, corrugated paper exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, corrugated paper exports, however, continue to indicate a deep shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for corrugated paper exports from Ireland, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for corrugated paper exports from Ireland.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average corrugated paper export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the corrugated paper export price continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -X% per year.

Corrugated Paper Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2018, the amount of corrugated paper and paperboard imported into Ireland amounted to X tonnes, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, corrugated paper imports continue to indicate a moderate contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, corrugated paper imports continue to indicate a temperate decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, corrugated paper imports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the UK (X tonnes) was the main corrugated paper supplier to Ireland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, corrugated paper imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK totaled -X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of corrugated paper to Ireland, comprising X% of total corrugated paper imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK totaled -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average corrugated paper import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the corrugated paper import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the price for the UK totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform