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Travel bags, rucksacks and similar containers market in Ireland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for travel bags, rucksacks and similar containers in Ireland displayed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. It began at 53 288 тыс. $ in 2018 and grew by over 20% to 64 259 тыс. $ in 2019, before contracting by 15.1% to 54 553 тыс. $ in the following year.

A robust recovery phase commenced in 2021, with the market value surging 23.6% to 67 431 тыс. $. This growth accelerated further in 2022, as the market size expanded by another 20.3% to reach 81 127 тыс. $.

By 2023, the pace of growth slowed markedly to just 1.8%, with the market reaching 82 550 тыс. $, signaling a shift toward stabilization after several years of rapid expansion.

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, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ireland
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. 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 travel bags, rucksacks and similar containers in Ireland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market demonstrated volatility throughout the observed period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2019, showing a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, output of travel bags, rucksacks, and similar containers in Ireland was valued at 7 796 K $ US, representing a 16.0% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 281 K $ US. The most significant growth occurred in 2018, with an increase of 131.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	131.7%	26.4%	(16.0%)	35.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports travel bags, rucksacks and similar containers from Ireland

Exports in kind, t

Exports of travel bags, rucksacks, and similar containers from Ireland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 311 t, marking a 35.0% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 42.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -17.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 701 t. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with growth of 28.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.9%	(31.7%)	(35.0%)	(17.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States remained the leading destinations for Ireland's exports in kind. The United Kingdom accounted for 62.0% of exports, France for 7.1%, and the United States for 6.4%. Together, these three countries represented 75.5% 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

Ireland's exports of travel bags, rucksacks, and similar containers declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 6 355 K $ US, reflecting a 19.1% year-on-year decrease. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 44.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -17.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.7%)	(27.4%)	(19.1%)	(17.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the United States, and France consistently served as the main destinations for Ireland's exports in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 48.0% of exports, the United States for 7.6%, and France for 7.0%. Collectively, these three markets represented 62.5% 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 travel bags, rucksacks and similar containers to Ireland

Imports in kind, t

Ireland imported a total of travel bags, rucksacks, and similar containers in 2020, showing a significant decline of 16.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 18.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.5%. The largest year-on-year decrease occurred in 2018, with a drop of 17.6%. The most substantial increase was recorded in 2019, with growth of 18.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.6%)	18.4%	(16.2%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, the United Kingdom, and Germany continued to be the primary suppliers of travel bags, rucksacks, and similar containers to Ireland. China accounted for 44.0% of imports in kind, the United Kingdom for 18.7%, and Germany for 13.1%. Together, these three countries constituted 75.9% 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

Ireland imported travel bags, rucksacks, and similar containers in 2020, representing a substantial decrease of 15.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.9%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 62 829 K $ US. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, with growth of 10.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.2%)	10.7%	(15.5%)	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—China, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam—collectively accounted for 74.4% of Ireland's total imports in value terms for travel bags, rucksacks, and similar containers.

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