Key Market Indicators
Irish propylene exports are predicted to reach almost 9,300 kg by 2026, up from 7,600 kg in 2021, a growth rate of around 3% per year. Since 2009, the export rate has increased by almost 9% per year. Ireland's ranking was 38th in 2021, with South Africa coming first at 7,600 kg. Japan, the Netherlands and the United States were in the second, third and fourth positions respectively. Irish propylene imports are expected to reach nearly 17,000 kg by 2026, up from 13,900 kg in 2021, at a rate of 3.1% per year. Since 2007, the import rate has grown by 19.3% per year. Ireland's ranking was 50th in 2021, with Ecuador in the lead at 13,900 kg. Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands were in the second, third and fourth positions respectively.
