Ireland: Starter Motor Market Overview 2020

Starter Motor Market Size in Ireland

The revenue of the starter motor market in Ireland amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against 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). Overall, the total market indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its value 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, starter motor consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Starter motor consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Starter Motor Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2018, the amount of starter motors and dual purpose starter generators exported from Ireland amounted to X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, starter motor exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, starter motor exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, starter motor exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, starter motor exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for starter motor exports from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, starter motor exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average starter motor export price amounted to $X per tonne, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the starter motor export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for starter motors and dual purpose starter generators reached their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the UK, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Starter Motor Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2018, the starter motor imports into Ireland amounted to X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, starter motor imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, starter motor imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, starter motor imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2018: its value 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, starter motor imports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, starter motor imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the UK (X tonnes) constituted the largest starter motor supplier to Ireland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, starter motor imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tonnes), ninefold. The Netherlands (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 stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (-X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of starter motor to Ireland, comprising X% of total starter motor imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, 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: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average starter motor import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the starter motor import price continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for India ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform