Trade in recyclable raw materials in Ireland
Ireland: Trade in recyclable raw materials was 822,396 Tonne in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
822,396 Tonne
Change on year
down 10.8%
World rank
23rd
of 35 countries
All-time high
1.21 million Tonne
in 2018
All-time low
246,330 Tonne
in 2004
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Trade in recyclable raw materials in Ireland, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trade in recyclable raw materials in Ireland is 822,396 Tonne, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.8% on the previous year and up 26.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade in recyclable raw materials in Ireland peaked at 1.21 million Tonne in 2018 and was at its lowest, 246,330 Tonne, in 2004.
That places Ireland 23rd out of 35 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Trade in recyclable raw materials in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 246,330 Tonne | — |
| 2005 | 308,114 Tonne | +25.1% |
| 2006 | 666,130 Tonne | +116.2% |
| 2007 | 820,141 Tonne | +23.1% |
| 2008 | 625,912 Tonne | -23.7% |
| 2009 | 911,052 Tonne | +45.6% |
| 2010 | 679,521 Tonne | -25.4% |
| 2011 | 550,441 Tonne | -19.0% |
| 2012 | 834,319 Tonne | +51.6% |
| 2013 | 887,346 Tonne | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 557,170 Tonne | -37.2% |
| 2015 | 647,984 Tonne | +16.3% |
| 2016 | 582,660 Tonne | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 962,738 Tonne | +65.2% |
| 2018 | 1.21 million Tonne | +25.2% |
| 2019 | 1.05 million Tonne | -12.6% |
| 2020 | 797,965 Tonne | -24.2% |
| 2021 | 945,043 Tonne | +18.4% |
| 2022 | 791,741 Tonne | -16.2% |
| 2023 | 885,950 Tonne | +11.9% |
| 2024 | 921,619 Tonne | +4.0% |
| 2025 | 822,396 Tonne | -10.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 822,396 Tonne is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.50 million Tonne, 55% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 822,396 Tonne is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.37 million Tonne, 60% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 596,280 Tonne | 246,330 Tonne | 911,052 Tonne | 6 |
| 2010s | 796,107 Tonne | 550,441 Tonne | 1.21 million Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 860,786 Tonne | 791,741 Tonne | 945,043 Tonne | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.412 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.89 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.13 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is trade in recyclable raw materials in Ireland?
- Trade in recyclable raw materials in Ireland was 822,396 Tonne in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest trade in recyclable raw materials recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.21 million Tonne in 2018.
- What is the lowest trade in recyclable raw materials recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 246,330 Tonne in 2004.
- How does Ireland rank for trade in recyclable raw materials?
- Ireland ranks 23rd out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is trade in recyclable raw materials rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Trade in recyclable raw materials. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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