Ireland: Newsprint Market Overview 2020

Newsprint Market Size in Ireland

The revenue of the newsprint market in Ireland amounted to $X in 2018, flattening at 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, newsprint consumption continues to indicate a deep decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Newsprint consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Newsprint Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of newsprint were exported from Ireland; picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, newsprint exports continue to indicate a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, newsprint exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, newsprint exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, newsprint exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for newsprint exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, newsprint exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

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

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average newsprint export price amounted to $X per tonne, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the newsprint export price continues to indicate a temperate downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for newsprint attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for newsprint remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the UK totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania.

Newsprint Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2018, the newsprint imports into Ireland stood at X tonnes, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, newsprint imports, however, continue to indicate a deep decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, newsprint imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, newsprint imports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the UK (X tonnes) constituted the largest newsprint supplier to Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, newsprint imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Sweden (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and Sweden (-X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-X% per year) and Canada (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average newsprint import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the newsprint import price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per tonne), while the price for Canada ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform