Ireland: Veneer Sheets Market 2024

Veneer Sheets Market Size in Ireland

After three years of growth, the Irish veneer sheets market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Veneer Sheets Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of veneer sheets were exported from Ireland; growing by X% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, veneer sheets exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X cubic meters) was the main destination for veneer sheets exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, veneer sheets exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Egypt (X cubic meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for veneer sheets exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($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 was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average veneer sheets export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($X per cubic meter) 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 a decline.

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Veneer Sheets Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of veneer sheets decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, veneer sheets imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion 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. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The UK (X cubic meters), Ghana (X cubic meters) and Ethiopia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of veneer sheets imports to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Malaysia, Turkey, Estonia, Germany, Spain, Italy and Sweden 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 Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of veneer sheets to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Estonia, 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 Estonia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average veneer sheets import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Ghana ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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