| Product Code: ETC5248892 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, Ireland`s import of biodegradable plastics continues to see strong growth with a CAGR of 20.44% from 2020 to 2024. The top exporting countries to Ireland in 2024 include Norway, Chile, Germany, Japan, and Metropolitan France, indicating a diverse range of sources. However, the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) suggests a market concentration that may warrant further monitoring for potential competition concerns in the biodegradable plastics import market.

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 Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing environmental concerns and regulatory push for sustainable practices |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the harmful effects of traditional plastics on the environment |
4.2.3 Rising demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions in various industries |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Higher initial costs of biodegradable plastics compared to traditional plastics |
4.3.2 Limited availability of advanced recycling infrastructure for biodegradable plastics |
4.3.3 Concerns about the performance and durability of biodegradable plastics in certain applications |
5 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Trends |
6 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By PLA, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Starch Blends, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By PHA, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Biodegradable Polyesters, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market, By End-Use |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Textiles, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture & Horticulture, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the adoption of biodegradable plastics by key industries in Ireland |
8.2 Number of new biodegradable plastic products introduced to the market |
8.3 Improvement in the recycling rate of biodegradable plastics in Ireland |
8.4 Environmental impact assessment of biodegradable plastics used in Ireland |
8.5 Government policies and initiatives supporting the growth of the biodegradable plastics market in Ireland |
9 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Biodegradable Plastics Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |