Ireland: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2024

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Ireland

The Irish mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market contracted to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Ireland

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, the amount of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exported from Ireland surged to X tons, increasing by X% against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Ireland, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to X%.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the 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 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports into Ireland

Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports into Ireland contracted remarkably to X tons in 2022, falling by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) was the main mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes supplier to Ireland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X kg), more than tenfold.

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

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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