Ireland: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m exported from Ireland skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%).

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m to Ireland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m suppliers to Ireland, together comprising X% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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