| Product Code: ETC5645213 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
Ireland`s import shipments of Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) foam in 2024 continued to be dominated by top exporting countries including the USA, UK, Netherlands, Metropolitan France, and Germany. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a high concentration of imports, reflecting a competitive market landscape. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 stood at a robust 14.16%, showcasing sustained expansion. Despite a slight slowdown, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 remained positive at 0.37%, indicating a stable trajectory for EPP foam imports into Ireland.
| 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 Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Overview | 
| 3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators | 
| 3.2 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.3 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Industry Life Cycle | 
| 3.4 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Porter's Five Forces | 
| 3.5 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.6 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 4 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Dynamics | 
| 4.1 Impact Analysis | 
| 4.2 Market Drivers | 
| 4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight and durable packaging solutions | 
| 4.2.2 Growing adoption of expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam in automotive and construction industries | 
| 4.2.3 Rising focus on sustainability and recyclability driving the demand for EPP foam products | 
| 4.3 Market Restraints | 
| 4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs | 
| 4.3.2 Intense competition from alternative materials like expanded polystyrene (EPS) | 
| 4.3.3 Challenges related to recycling and waste management of EPP foam products | 
| 5 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Trends | 
| 6 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Segmentations | 
| 6.1 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market, By Type | 
| 6.1.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.1.2 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Low Density, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.1.3 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By High Density, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.1.4 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Porous PP, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.2 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market, By Application | 
| 6.2.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.2.2 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.2.3 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.2.4 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.2.5 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F | 
| 7 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Import-Export Trade Statistics | 
| 7.1 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Export to Major Countries | 
| 7.2 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Imports from Major Countries | 
| 8 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Key Performance Indicators | 
| 8.1 Percentage of EPP foam usage in packaging applications across industries | 
| 8.2 Number of partnerships or collaborations for product development and market expansion | 
| 8.3 Rate of adoption of EPP foam in new applications and industries | 
| 8.4 Average lifespan of EPP foam products in different applications | 
| 8.5 Environmental impact metrics related to the use and disposal of EPP foam | 
| 9 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Opportunity Assessment | 
| 9.1 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 9.2 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 10 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Competitive Landscape | 
| 10.1 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 | 
| 10.2 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters | 
| 11 Company Profiles | 
| 12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |