Ireland: Market for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip 2024

Market Size for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Ireland

In value terms, production of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a precipitous decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip were exported from Ireland; shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from Ireland, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip exported from Ireland were the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Germany, the United States, Poland, Sweden and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 plates, sheets, film, foil and strip stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, the amount of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip imported into Ireland rose sharply to X tons, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip to Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, 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: Germany (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($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 United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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