Coaxial cables market in Ireland

Earlier Report Observations

Ireland's coaxial cable market contracted significantly from 34 150 thousand USD in 2018 to 15 905 thousand USD in 2024. This period began with regulatory impetus, as the Commission for Regulation of Utilities directed infrastructure land acquisition and new wiring rules like I.S. 10101:2020 mandated higher fire safety standards, driving replacement demand for compliant coaxial cables in existing installations.

Infrastructure modernization, notably Virgin Media Ireland's completion of its full analog-to-digital transition by 2022, supported demand for coaxial cables in upgraded hybrid fibre-coaxial networks. However, the market faced a structural shift as telecommunications operators, including those regulated by ComReg, extensively expanded fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband coverage in 2023 and 2024, increasing competitive pressure from fibre optic technology.

Market dynamics continued with the entry of new players such as Sky launching as a mobile virtual network operator in 2024, intensifying telecommunications competition. Ongoing regulatory updates, including amendments to national wiring rules in 2024, set cable standards but coincided with the overall decline in market volume to 16 750 thousand USD in 2023 and 15 905 thousand USD in 2024.

Production coaxial cables in Ireland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Ireland's coaxial cable production was valued at 13 236 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 52.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 64.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -29.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Ireland produced 554.2 tonnes of coaxial cables, which represents a 31.1% drop from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports coaxial cables from Ireland

Exports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of growth, Ireland's coaxial cable export volume declined in 2020. The country exported 83 tonnes that year, a moderate decrease of 4.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 116.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 29.3%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 87 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 64.5% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Denmark were consistently the main destinations for Ireland's coaxial cable exports in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 31.4% of exports, the United Kingdom for 31.1%, and Denmark for 13.3%, together representing 75.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.1 times. In 2020, Ireland exported coaxial cables worth 2 021 thousand US dollars, a sharp increase of 42.8% compared to 2019. The maximum value was 2 487 thousand US dollars in 2018, which saw the largest annual increase of 108.7%. The largest decline was in 2019, with a drop of 43.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France formed the key group of partners for Ireland's coaxial cable exports in value terms. The United States accounted for 28.0% of exports, the United Kingdom for 12.0%, and France for 11.4%, jointly representing 51.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports coaxial cables to Ireland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Ireland imported 2 471 tonnes of coaxial cables, showing a sharp increase of 44.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 11.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The minimum import volume was 1 705 tonnes in 2019, while the maximum was 2 514 tonnes in 2018. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 32.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, China, and Turkey were consistently the main sources for Ireland's coaxial cable imports in volume terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 38.0% of imports, China for 15.6%, and Turkey for 12.7%, together making up 66.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Ireland's coaxial cable imports amounted to 17 522 thousand US dollars, up by 39.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 13.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The minimum value was 12 539 thousand US dollars in 2019, while the maximum was 18 776 thousand US dollars in 2018. The largest annual decline was in 2019, with a decrease of 33.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, China, and Turkey remained the principal suppliers of coaxial cables to Ireland in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 48.1% of imports, China for 13.2%, and Turkey for 7.0%, jointly representing 68.3% of total import flows.

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

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