| Product Code: ETC11338158 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
In 2024, Ireland`s automotive plastics exterior trim import market saw significant growth with a CAGR of 15.09% from 2020-24. Top exporting countries like the USA, Germany, China, UK, and Metropolitan France continued to dominate the market, driving a growth rate of 16.21% in 2024. Despite the strong growth, the market remained relatively competitive with a low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) concentration, indicating opportunities for diverse sourcing and market expansion. This dynamic landscape presents promising prospects for further development and partnerships within the automotive plastics exterior trim sector in 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 Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Component, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Plastic Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vehicle type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight vehicles to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions |
4.2.2 Growing focus on vehicle aesthetics and customization among consumers |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in automotive plastics manufacturing, leading to cost efficiency and improved durability |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to recycling and sustainability of automotive plastics |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum in the automotive industry |
5 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Trends |
6 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market, By Component |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume, By Bumpers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume, By Grilles, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume, By Wheel Well Trim, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume, By Door Moldings, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market, By Plastic Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume, By Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume, By Polycarbonate (PC), 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market, By Vehicle type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume, By Passenger Cars, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial Vehicles, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenues & Volume, By Heavy Duty Trucks & Buses, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of advanced plastic molding technologies in automotive manufacturing |
8.2 Percentage of vehicles equipped with exterior trim made from recycled plastics |
8.3 Number of new product launches in the ireland automotive plastics exterior trim market |
8.4 Investment in research and development for innovative plastic materials in the automotive sector |
9 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Opportunity Assessment, By Component, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Opportunity Assessment, By Plastic Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vehicle type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Automotive Plastics Exterior Trim Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |