Ireland - Packaging Materials - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Packaging Materials Price in Ireland - 2023

Contents:

  1. Packaging Materials Price in Ireland (CIF) - 2022
  2. Packaging Materials Price in Ireland (FOB) - 2022
  3. Packaging Materials Imports in Ireland
  4. Packaging Materials Exports in Ireland

Packaging Materials Price in Ireland (CIF) - 2022

The average packaging materials import price stood at $1,208 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 France ($1,569 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($946 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Packaging Materials Price in Ireland (FOB) - 2022

The average packaging materials export price stood at $648 per ton in 2022, reducing by -36.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 73%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,024 per ton, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

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 the Netherlands ($6,272 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($582 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 UK (+24.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Packaging Materials Imports in Ireland

In 2022, approx. 253K tons of packaging materials were imported into Ireland; surging by 10% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, packaging materials imports soared to $305M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +67.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 38%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Packaging Materials in Ireland (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Kingdom72.570.210813422.7%
Sweden40.938.733.337.4-2.9%
Germany12.915.223.727.829.2%
Finland7.06.411.317.836.5%
Netherlands8.18.813.213.518.6%
Belgium4.87.08.710.730.6%
Spain2.92.15.910.151.6%
Others43.534.247.453.97.4%
Total19318325230516.5%

Top Suppliers of Packaging Materials to Ireland in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (126.6K tons)
  2. Sweden (39.3K tons)
  3. Germany (25.2K tons)
  4. Netherlands (14.2K tons)
  5. Finland (13.5K tons)
  6. Belgium (10.9K tons)
  7. Spain (8.3K tons)

Packaging Materials Exports in Ireland

Packaging materials exports from Ireland surged to 29K tons in 2022, rising by 60% on the year before. In general, total exports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +21.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +78.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, packaging materials exports totaled $19M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 62%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Packaging Materials in Ireland (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Kingdom10.010.816.414.212.4%
NetherlandsN/A0.11.13.9524.5%
Germany0.20.10.10.1-20.6%
Others0.30.51.00.518.6%
Total10.411.518.618.821.8%

Top Export Markets for Packaging Materials from Ireland in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (6.6K tons)
  2. Netherlands (0.6K tons)
  3. Germany (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the packaging materials 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.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1617 - Case materials
  • FCL 1618 - Cartonboard
  • FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
  • FCL 1622 - Other papers mainly for packaging

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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