Key Market Indicators
Irish wound dressing exports are expected to surge to $34 million by 2026, up from $27.5 million in 2021. This marks an average growth rate of 3.6% year-on-year since 1997, when exports recorded a 78.9% increase. In 2021, Ireland ranked 18th globally in exports. India overtook Ireland, with exports valued at $27.5 million. Belgium, Germany and Austria followed, ranking 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. Meanwhile, Irish wound dressing imports are expected to reach $28.4 million by 2026, up from $24.3 million in 2021. This comes with a 2.7% year-on-year growth rate since 1997, when demand grew by a modest 0.8%. In 2021, Ireland ranked 28th worldwide in imports. Colombia came ahead, with imports valued at $24.3 million. Germany, the US and Japan followed, taking 2nd, 3rd and 4th place respectively.
