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Tarred macadam market in Ireland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The tarred macadam market in Ireland, measured in value terms, showed significant growth from 2018 to 2021. Starting at $163.9 million in 2018, it jumped by 24% to reach $203.5 million in 2019. The following year saw a moderate contraction to $190.5 million, before recovering to $200.5 million in 2021. Domestic production followed a similar pattern, rising from $160.9 million in 2018 to $199.0 million in 2019, then dipping slightly in 2020 and edging up to $192.4 million in 2021.

Imports of tarred macadam into Ireland rose consistently throughout the period, from $3.0 million in 2018 to $21.2 million in 2024. The increase accelerated notably after 2021, with import value surging from $8.1 million that year to $9.3 million in 2022, $14.0 million in 2023, and $21.2 million in 2024, indicating a substantial rise in foreign supply entering the market.

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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2021
    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
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ireland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2019, 2021, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 tarred macadam in Ireland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Ireland, the output value of tarred macadam reached $184.1 million in 2020, marking a 7.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $160.9 million, while the highest was in 2019 at $199.0 million. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 with a 16.1% decrease, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 23.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.1%)	23.7%	(7.5%)	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

The market for tarred macadam in Ireland showed considerable volatility during these years. Production volumes peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2018, representing a 7.9-fold difference. In 2020, output surged to 1 971 thousand tonnes, a dramatic increase of 507.7% compared to 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 324 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with an 87.4% drop, while the most substantial increase was in 2019 with a 507.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(87.4%)	507.7%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tarred macadam from Ireland

Exports in kind, K t

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in kind was dominated by a single market: the United Kingdom, which accounted for 100.0% 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

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom was overwhelmingly the main destination for Ireland's tarred macadam exports in value terms, representing 100.0% 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 tarred macadam to Ireland

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of tarred macadam into Ireland increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 100.5 thousand tonnes, up by 42.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 20%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 49.1 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 41.4% decrease, while the most significant increase was in 2019 with a 43.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.4%)	43.5%	42.6%	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the country structure of imports in kind was highly concentrated, with the United Kingdom alone accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Imports of tarred macadam into Ireland rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled $6 459 thousand, which is 42.8% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 86.6%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 23.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at $2 958 thousand. The largest decline was in 2018 with a 14.5% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 52.9% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.5%)	52.9%	42.8%	23.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of tarred macadam to Ireland were almost entirely linked to the United Kingdom, which held a 100.0% share of total 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