Ireland: Calculator Market Overview 2021

Calculator Market Size in Ireland

In 2020, the Irish calculator market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Calculator consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Calculator Exports

Exports from Ireland

For the fifth year in a row, Ireland recorded decline in overseas shipments of electronic calculators and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions, which decreased by -X% to X units in 2020. In general, exports showed a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X units in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calculator exports contracted sharply to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for calculator exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, calculator exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), ninefold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for calculator exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average calculator export price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Calculator Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2020, approx. X units of electronic calculators and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions were imported into Ireland; which is down by -X% against 2019. Overall, imports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2013 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calculator imports rose sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main suppliers of calculator imports to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Thailand, which accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest calculator suppliers to Ireland were China ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Thailand, which accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Thailand (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average calculator import price stood at $X per unit in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per unit), while the price for Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for electronic calculators and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions in the world?

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China (363M units) remains the largest calculator consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 64% of total volume. Moreover, calculator consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (23M units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil (18M units), with a 3.3% share.

What are the largest producers of electronic calculators and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions in the world?

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China (488M units) constituted the country with the largest volume of calculator production, comprising approx. 91% of total volume. Moreover, calculator production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Thailand (18M units), more than tenfold. The Philippines (17M units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of electronic calculators and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions to Ireland?

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In value terms, the largest calculator suppliers to Ireland were China ($1.4M), the UK ($1.3M) and Germany ($559K), with a combined 89% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Thailand, which accounted for a further 6.3%.

What are the leading importers of electronic calculators and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions from Ireland?

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In value terms, the UK ($284K) remains the key foreign market for calculator exports from Ireland, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($10K), with a 3.2% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 2.7% share.

What is the average export price for electronic calculators and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions in Ireland?

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In 2020, the average calculator export price amounted to $20 per unit, with an increase of 31% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for electronic calculators and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions in Ireland?

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The average calculator import price stood at $7.4 per unit in 2020, increasing by 18% against the previous year.