Price for Ivory and Articles Thereof; Worked in Ireland - 2023

Price for Ivory and Articles Thereof; Worked in Ireland (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for ivory and articles thereof; worked stood at $77,757 per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 323% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $139,684 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($111,067 per ton), while the price for China ($14,620 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Ivory and Articles Thereof; Worked in Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of ivory and articles thereof; worked decreased by 0% to 76 kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 120%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, ivory and articles thereof; worked imports stood at $5.9K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Ivory and Articles Thereof; Worked in Ireland (USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	265	449	N/A	3,998	147.1%
United Kingdom	N/A	N/A	N/A	1,223	0%
Indonesia	369	621	N/A	484	9.5%
China	4.0	N/A	N/A	105	197.2%
Others	1.0	N/A	N/A	78.0	327.3%
Total	639	1,070	N/A	5,888	109.6%