| Product Code: ETC5746692 | 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 |
Despite a declining compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.84% from 2020 to 2024, Ireland`s import shipments of specialty polystyrene resin continued to show resilience with a moderate growth rate of -4.26% in 2024. The top exporting countries to Ireland in 2024, including the Netherlands, Germany, USA, South Korea, and the UK, maintained high concentration levels, as indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). This data suggests a stable market for specialty polystyrene resin imports in Ireland, with key suppliers contributing to the country`s supply chain in the sector.

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 Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for sustainable and recyclable packaging materials |
4.2.2 Growth in the construction and building industry in Ireland |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to improved properties of specialty polystyrene resins |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to environmental concerns and recycling |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials like biodegradable plastics |
5 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Trends |
6 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market, By Function |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Revenues & Volume, By Protection, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Revenues & Volume, By Insulation, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Revenues & Volume, By Cushioning & Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Revenues & Volume, By Protective Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive & Transportation, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in eco-friendly manufacturing processes |
8.2 Adoption rate of specialty polystyrene resins in new construction projects |
8.3 Utilization of recycled content in specialty polystyrene resin production |
9 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Opportunity Assessment, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Specialty Polystyrene Resin Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |