Ireland: Market for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings 2024

Market Size for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in Ireland

The Irish market for plastic hoses and hose fittings shrank to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in Ireland

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, plastic hose and hose fitting exports from Ireland skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for plastic hose and hose fitting exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic hose and hose fitting exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the UK ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastic hose and hose fitting exported from Ireland worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Lithuania, the Netherlands, Germany and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plastic hoses and hose fittings stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Imports into Ireland

For the eighth consecutive year, Ireland recorded growth in purchases abroad of plastic hoses and hose fittings, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic hose and hose fitting imports to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports. The United States, Italy, Spain, France, Cyprus, Poland, India, Switzerland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Cyprus (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic hoses and hose fittings to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for plastic hoses and hose fittings stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Cyprus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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