| Product Code: ETC7624664 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to heavily rely on imports of barrier materials, with top exporters including the UK, Germany, USA, Italy, and Belgium. Despite a high concentration with a Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market experienced a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.4% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a notable growth rebound in 2024, with a growth rate of 13.85% compared to the previous year. This suggests potential opportunities for the barrier materials market in Ireland, as it shows signs of recovery and expansion.

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 Barrier Material Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Barrier Material Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Barrier Material Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Barrier Material Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Barrier Material Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Barrier Material Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Barrier Material Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Ireland Barrier Material Market Trends |
6 Ireland Barrier Material Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Barrier Material Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Barrier Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Barrier Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Barrier Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Barrier Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN)), 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Barrier Material Market, By End-use |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Barrier Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Barrier Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverage, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Barrier Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Barrier Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Barrier Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Barrier Material Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Barrier Material Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Barrier Material Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Barrier Material Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Ireland Barrier Material Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Barrier Material Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Barrier Material Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Barrier Material Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Barrier Material Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Barrier Material Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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