Ireland: Market for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes) 2024

Market Size for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes) in Ireland

After two years of growth, the Irish market for heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption, however, saw a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Production of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes) in Ireland

In value terms, production of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed significant growth. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes)

Exports from Ireland

In 2023, overseas shipments of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal (X kg), with less than X% share of total exports. The UK (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with less than X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) amounted to $X per kg, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per kg, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X,691 per kg), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (X.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes)

Imports into Ireland

For the third consecutive year, Ireland recorded growth in supplies from abroad of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes), which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest heavy water, isotopes and their compounds supplier to Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Portugal stood at X.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal amounted to X.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) amounted to $X per kg, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per kg), while the price for China ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform