Ireland: Paper And Paperboard Market Overview 2020

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Ireland

The revenue of the paper and paperboard market in Ireland amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, paper and paperboard consumption continues to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Ireland

In value terms, paper and paperboard production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, paper and paperboard production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Paper and paperboard production peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Ireland

Paper and paperboard exports from Ireland amounted to X tonnes in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, paper and paperboard exports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, paper and paperboard exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, paper and paperboard exports reached their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for paper and paperboard exports from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper and paperboard exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iran (X tonnes), fourfold. Belgium (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per tonne, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the paper and paperboard export price, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Ireland

Paper and paperboard imports into Ireland stood at X tonnes in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, paper and paperboard imports continue to indicate a drastic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, paper and paperboard imports continue to indicate an abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, paper and paperboard imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the UK (X tonnes) constituted the largest paper and paperboard supplier to Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper and paperboard imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tonnes), twofold. Spain (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the paper and paperboard import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform