Key Market Indicators
Ireland's imports of natural rubber are expected to decrease by nearly 10% to approximately $900,000 by 2026. Since 1997, imports have increased by an average of 5% each year. Ireland ranked 65th in 2021, behind Uganda at $1.6 million. The US, Malaysia and Japan were ranked second, third and fourth respectively. In 2018, Ireland's exports of natural rubber totalled $68,000, a 2% increase from 2017. Since 1997, exports have grown by an average of 5.5% each year. Ireland was ranked 67th, behind Israel at $68,000. Indonesia, Ivory Coast and Malaysia were ranked second, third and fourth respectively.
