| Product Code: ETC4649727 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland saw a steady increase in plastic film import shipments with a notable CAGR of 13.94% from 2020 to 2024. Top exporting countries included the UK, Germany, Turkey, Metropolitan France, and the USA. Despite the growth, market concentration measured by the HHI remained low in 2024. The marginal growth rate of 0.76% from 2023 to 2024 indicates a stable market trajectory. Ireland`s reliance on diverse sources for plastic film imports suggests a resilient and adaptable market landscape.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Ireland Plastic Film Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Plastic Film Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Plastic Film Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Types, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Plastic Film Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growth in the food and beverage industry, driving the need for packaging materials |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to improved film properties and functionalities |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations regarding plastic usage and disposal |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative packaging materials like paper and biodegradable plastics |
5 Ireland Plastic Film Market Trends |
6 Ireland Plastic Film Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Plastic Film Market, By Product Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene (PE), 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Plastic Film Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Electricals & Electronics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021-2031F |
6.2.8 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Utility, 2021-2031F |
6.2.9 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Utility, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Plastic Film Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Plastic Film Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Plastic Film Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Plastic Film Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Recycling rate of plastic film materials in Ireland |
8.2 Adoption rate of biodegradable or recyclable plastic film packaging |
8.3 Investment in research and development for innovative plastic film solutions |
8.4 Percentage of plastic film waste effectively diverted from landfills |
8.5 Consumer awareness and preference for sustainable packaging options |
9 Ireland Plastic Film Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Plastic Film Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Types, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Plastic Film Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Plastic Film Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Plastic Film Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Plastic Film Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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