Paper and Paperboard Market Overview in Ireland
Market Overview
In 2019, the Irish paper and paperboard market increased by 
% to $, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of % year-to-year. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, paper and paperboard production dropped to $ in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production increased by +% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $ in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.
% to $, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of % year-to-year. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.In value terms, paper and paperboard production dropped to $
in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production increased by +% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $ in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.Consumption
In 2019, consumption of paper and paperboard increased by % to tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the consumption volume increased by % against the previous year. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked at tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The revenue of the paper and paperboard market in Ireland stood at $ in 2019, almost unchanged from 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, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
% to tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the consumption volume increased by % against the previous year. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked at tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.The revenue of the paper and paperboard market in Ireland stood at $
in 2019, almost unchanged from 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, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.Consumption By Type
Packaging materials ( tonnes) constituted the product with the largest volume of consumption, accounting for % of total volume. Moreover, packaging materials exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, graphic papers ( tonnes), twofold. Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper ( tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a % share.
From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of the volume of consumption of packaging materials was relatively modest. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: graphic papers (-% per year) and toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper (-% per year).
In value terms, the most traded types of paper and paperboard in Ireland were packaging materials ($), graphic papers ($) and toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper ($), together comprising % of the total market.
Among the main consumed products, packaging materials recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while paper and paperboard market for the other products experienced a decline.
tonnes) constituted the product with the largest volume of consumption, accounting for % of total volume. Moreover, packaging materials exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, graphic papers ( tonnes), twofold. Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper ( tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a % share.From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of the volume of consumption of packaging materials was relatively modest. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: graphic papers (-
% per year) and toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper (-% per year).In value terms, the most traded types of paper and paperboard in Ireland were packaging materials ($
), graphic papers ($) and toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper ($), together comprising % of the total market.Among the main consumed products, packaging materials recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while paper and paperboard market for the other products experienced a decline.
Market Forecast
Depressed by shrinking demand for paper and paperboard in Ireland, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from 2019 to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
% for the period from 2019 to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tonnes by the end of .Market Structure
Paper and paperboard market in Ireland consists almost entirely of imported products.
Trade Balance
Ireland remains a net importer of paper and paperboard; in physical and value terms, imports consistently exceeded exports from 2007 to 2019. In 2019, there was a significant trade deficit of tonnes, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
tonnes, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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