
Ireland - Slate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Ireland: Slate Market Overview 2020
Slate Market Size in Ireland
The revenue of the slate market in Ireland amounted to $X in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, slate consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the slate market attained its peak figure level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.
Slate Production in Ireland
In 2017, production of slate in Ireland totaled X kg, flattening at the previous year. In general, slate production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.
Slate Exports from Ireland
In 2017, slate exports from Ireland stood at X tonnes, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, slate exports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Ireland exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, slate exports totaled $X in 2017. In general, slate exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing increase. Over the period under review, the slate exports reached its peak figure level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.
Slate Exports by Country from Ireland
In 2017, France (X tonnes), India (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) represented the key exporters of slate in the world, committing X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tonnes), comprising X% share of total exports. Spain (X tonnes), Portugal (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Greece (X tonnes) and Kazakhstan (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ireland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Portugal, Germany, Kazakhstan, Greece, Poland and Ireland, which together accounted for a further X%.
Ireland (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.
Slate Export Prices by Country in Ireland
The slate export price in Ireland stood at $X per tonne in 2017, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, slate export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, when the export prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for slate attained its peak figure level in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Spain ($X per tonne), while Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.
From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Slate Imports into Ireland
Slate imports into Ireland stood at X tonnes in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, slate imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the slate imports attained their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the slate imports failed to regain its momentum.
In value terms, slate imports totaled $X in 2017. In general, slate imports continue to indicate a deep decrease. In that year, the slate imports reached their peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the slate imports failed to regain its momentum.
Slate Imports by Country into Ireland
In 2017, the UK (X tonnes), distantly followed by the U.S. (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) were the major importers of slate, together mixed up X% of total imports. Spain (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Saudi Arabia (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Japan (X tonnes) occupied the slight share of total imports.
From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Thailand (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the UK ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported slate into Ireland, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.
In the UK, slate imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (-X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).
Slate Import Prices by Country in Ireland
The slate import price in Ireland stood at $X per tonne in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, slate import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for slate reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the import prices for slate stood at a somewhat lower level.
Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Japan ($X per tonne), while Thailand ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.
From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Japan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Source: IndexBox AI Platform
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the slate market in Ireland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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