Ireland: Market for Phosphates and Polyphosphates (Excluding Calcium Hydrogenorthophosphate, Mono- Or Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Triphosphate) 2024

Market Size for Phosphates and Polyphosphates (Excluding Calcium Hydrogenorthophosphate, Mono- Or Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Triphosphate) in Ireland

The Irish market for phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 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, consumption showed a prominent increase. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Phosphates and Polyphosphates (Excluding Calcium Hydrogenorthophosphate, Mono- Or Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Triphosphate)

Exports from Ireland

Exports of phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) from Ireland declined sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Phosphates and Polyphosphates (Excluding Calcium Hydrogenorthophosphate, Mono- Or Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Triphosphate)

Imports into Ireland

Imports of phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) into Ireland soared to X tons in 2022, surging by X% against the year before. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) supplier to Ireland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), fivefold. Morocco (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) suppliers to Ireland were France ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Finland, Morocco, the Netherlands, Greece and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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