| Product Code: ETC5731663 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see a significant volume of import shipments of opaque polymers, with the top exporting countries being the UK, USA, Netherlands, Japan, and China. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentration of imports among a few key players. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at a healthy 5.42%, demonstrating sustained growth in the market. Notably, the growth rate spiked in 2024, showing a remarkable increase of 111.36% compared to the previous year, signaling a potentially dynamic shift in market dynamics.

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 Opaque Polymers Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for opaque polymers in various end-use industries such as packaging, construction, and automotive. |
4.2.2 Growing emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly materials, driving the adoption of opaque polymers due to their recyclability and energy efficiency. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of innovative opaque polymer products with enhanced properties and performance. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in the production of opaque polymers, impacting the overall production costs. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to the use of certain chemicals in opaque polymers, leading to compliance challenges for manufacturers. |
4.3.3 Intense competition in the opaque polymers market from alternative materials and substitutes. |
5 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Trends |
6 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Solid Content 30% , 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Solid Content 40%, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints & Coatings, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Detergents, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in new opaque polymer formulations and technologies. |
8.2 Percentage of revenue generated from sustainable opaque polymer products. |
8.3 Number of patents filed for innovative opaque polymer solutions. |
8.4 Customer satisfaction scores related to the quality and performance of opaque polymer products. |
8.5 Rate of adoption of opaque polymers in new applications and industries. |
9 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Opaque Polymers Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |