| Product Code: ETC11456238 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
The import of biodegradable plastic in Ireland saw steady growth from 2020 to 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.69%. In 2024, the top exporting countries to Ireland were the UK, Poland, USA, Netherlands, and China. Despite the increase in import shipments, the market remained competitive with low concentration levels, indicating a diverse range of suppliers. The growth rate from 2023 to 2024 stood at 2.85%, demonstrating continued interest and demand for biodegradable plastic 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 Bio Degradable Plastic Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Environmental Impact, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing environmental awareness and regulations promoting the use of biodegradable plastics in Ireland. |
4.2.2 Growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions from industries and consumers. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives and incentives supporting the adoption of biodegradable plastics. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Higher production costs associated with biodegradable plastics compared to conventional plastics. |
4.3.2 Limited availability and scalability of biodegradable plastic materials in the market. |
4.3.3 Lack of awareness and understanding among consumers about the benefits of biodegradable plastics. |
5 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Trends |
6 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By PLA-Based Plastics, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Starch-Based Plastics, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Cellulose-Based Plastics, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Products, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Farmers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market, By Source |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Biomass, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Plant-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Sugar-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market, By Environmental Impact |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Compostable, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Biodegradable, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Recyclable, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the number of biodegradable plastic manufacturing facilities in Ireland. |
8.2 Growth in research and development investments in biodegradable plastic technologies. |
8.3 Improvement in biodegradable plastic recycling rates in Ireland. |
8.4 Adoption rate of biodegradable plastic alternatives by key industries in Ireland. |
8.5 Reduction in carbon footprint attributed to the use of biodegradable plastics in Ireland. |
9 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Opportunity Assessment, By Environmental Impact, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Bio Degradable Plastic Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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