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Blankets and travelling rugs market in Ireland

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for blankets and travelling rugs in Ireland saw its volume increase from 2.3 million units in 2018 to 3.4 million units in 2024. This expansion was primarily supported by growing imports, which rose from 2.5 million units to over 3.4 million units over the period. The market experienced a significant upturn in 2021, with volume reaching 3.2 million units, followed by a peak of 3.5 million units in 2023.

In value terms, the market grew from $16.2 million in 2018 to $24.7 million in 2024. The market value dipped to $13.8 million in 2020 but rebounded strongly to $21.9 million in 2021. The steady increase in market value, which outpaced volume growth, indicates a trend towards higher-priced products or overall price inflation within the category.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2019, 2021, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2019, 2021, 2023-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2021, 2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ireland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2019, 2021, 2023-2024, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, 2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production blankets and travelling rugs in Ireland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Ireland's production of blankets and travelling rugs reached its peak value of 5 845 K $ US. However, in 2020, output dropped sharply to 3 145 K $ US, marking a dramatic 46.2% decline compared to the previous year. Over the three-year period from 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 44.1%, with an average annual decline of 17.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	3.9%	(46.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Ireland produced 167.0 K units of blankets and travelling rugs, showing a moderate increase of 8.4% from 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	8.4%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports blankets and travelling rugs from Ireland

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of blankets and travelling rugs from Ireland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Ireland exported 122 K units, representing a substantial decrease of 18.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 63.6%, with an average annual decline of 28.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.6%)	(48.4%)	(18.3%)	(28.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States consistently led Ireland's exports of blankets and travelling rugs in volume terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 32.5% of exports, France for 22.0%, and the United States for 12.4%. Together, these three countries represented 66.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of blankets and travelling rugs from Ireland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Ireland exported 2 635 K $ US worth of these goods, a modest decrease of 6.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 24.7%, equating to an average annual decline of 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.1%)	(18.9%)	(6.2%)	(9.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Germany formed the core group of markets for Ireland's exports of blankets and travelling rugs in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 32.3% of exports, the United States for 29.0%, and Germany for 13.3%. Collectively, these three countries represented 74.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports blankets and travelling rugs to Ireland

Imports in kind, K unit

Imports of blankets and travelling rugs into Ireland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Ireland imported 2 667 K units, a 7.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 9.9%, with an average annual increase of 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.7%	0.3%	7.7%	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, the United Kingdom, and India were the largest suppliers of blankets and travelling rugs to Ireland in volume terms. China accounted for 63.0% of imports, the United Kingdom for 15.5%, and India for 11.5%. Together, these three countries made up 89.9% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2018, imports of blankets and travelling rugs into Ireland reached their highest value at 14 042 K $ US, with an 11.3% increase from the previous year. However, in 2019, imports declined by 5.0% to 13 277 K $ US, and this level remained relatively stable in 2020, marking a second consecutive year of decline. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 5.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.3%	(5.0%)	(0.4%)	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, the United Kingdom, and Germany led Ireland's imports of blankets and travelling rugs in value terms. China accounted for 51.2% of imports, the United Kingdom for 25.8%, and Germany for 5.0%. Together, these three countries represented 82.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io