Key Market Indicators
Irish non-ferrous metal imports are projected to rise to approximately 5.4 million metric tons by 2028, up from about 5.1 million metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1%. Since 1999, Ireland's demand for non-ferrous metals has increased by an average of 1.4% each year. In 2023, Ireland ranked fifth in non-ferrous metal imports, with Norway surpassing it by importing around 5.1 million metric tons. Spain, France, and Norway held the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. On the export front, Ireland's non-ferrous metal exports are expected to reach approximately 2.7 million metric tons by 2028, up from around 2.5 million metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. Since 1999, Ireland's supply of non-ferrous metals has grown by an average of 2.8% each year. In 2023, Ireland was ranked sixth in non-ferrous metal exports, with Norway leading at around 2.5 million metric tons. Spain, France, and the Netherlands occupied the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
