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Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds 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 volume for tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds in Ireland fluctuated between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 1 236 tonnes in 2018, it edged down to 1 226 tonnes in 2019 and fell to 1 118 tonnes in 2020 before peaking at 1 391 tonnes in 2021. By 2024, the market volume had declined to 1 087 tonnes.

Domestic production followed a similar volatile pattern, reaching 606 tonnes in 2019 but contracting to 327 tonnes by 2024. Imports, a major supply source, surged dramatically to over 12 000 tonnes in 2023 before returning to 779 tonnes in 2024. In the final year, the market saw active commercial awning services targeting pubs, restaurants, and hotels, alongside consumer preference for manual, waterproof models offering UV protection and energy savings.

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, 2018-2021, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ireland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2021, 2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  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 tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds in Ireland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Ireland's production of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 4 910 thousand US dollars, marking an 11.7% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 023 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.8%)	9.3%	11.7%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Ireland produced 579.6 tonnes of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds, representing a 4.3% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 14.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 525.9 tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 22.8%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 15.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.8%)	15.2%	(4.3%)	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds from Ireland

Exports in kind, t

Exports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds from Ireland have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume was 10.3 tonnes, showing little change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 80.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 41.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(77.8%)	(10.3%)	(0.3%)	(41.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany were the key partners for Ireland's exports in kind. The United Kingdom accounted for 50.3% of exports, France for 20.6%, and Germany for 11.6%, together making up 82.5% of total 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

Ireland's exports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds have fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 65 thousand US dollars, down 54.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 83%, with an annualized rate of 44.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.7%)	(35.8%)	(54.6%)	(44.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the main destinations for Ireland's exports in value terms were the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. The United Kingdom held 61.8% of exports, France 15.6%, and Germany 8.4%, collectively accounting for 85.8% of total 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 tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds to Ireland

Imports in kind, t

Imports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds into Ireland have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 549.0 tonnes, a notable 13.0% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 8.1%, with an annualized rate of 2.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 721.9 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 20.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.9%	(12.6%)	(13.0%)	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, China and the United Kingdom dominated Ireland's imports in kind, with other countries making up the remainder of the share.

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 2020, Ireland's imports of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds were valued at 2 927 thousand US dollars, showing a slight year-on-year increase of 2.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 2 867 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 25.2%. In contrast, 2018 had the highest value at 3 831 thousand US dollars and the largest increase of 16.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.0%	(25.2%)	2.1%	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom and China were the primary sources for Ireland's imports in value terms, together accounting for 85.5% of total flows, while other markets contributed the remaining share.

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