| Product Code: ETC7627697 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see a steady increase in cups and lids import shipments, with top exporters being the UK, China, USA, Netherlands, and other areas. The market displayed moderate concentration levels with a CAGR of 7.52% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate in 2024 surged to 11.9%, indicating a promising trend for the industry. With diverse sources of imports and consistent growth rates, the cups and lids market in Ireland is poised for further expansion and development in the coming years.

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 Cups and Lids Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Cups and Lids Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Cups and Lids Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-User Vertical, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increased demand for convenience and on-the-go food and beverage consumption |
4.2.2 Growing awareness and adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions |
4.2.3 Rise in the number of cafes, coffee shops, and foodservice outlets |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Intense competition from alternative packaging solutions |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental sustainability and recycling |
5 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Trends |
6 Ireland Cups and Lids Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Cups and Lids Market, By Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Material, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Paperboard, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Foam, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Cups and Lids Market, By Product |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Drinking Cups, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging Cups, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Cups and Lids Market, By End-User Vertical |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverage, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Food-Services, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled content in cups and lids |
8.2 Number of new product introductions focusing on sustainability |
8.3 Consumer perception and awareness of eco-friendly packaging options |
8.4 Adoption rate of reusable cups and lids |
8.5 Number of partnerships with cafes and foodservice outlets for exclusive supply of cups and lids |
9 Ireland Cups and Lids Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-User Vertical, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Cups and Lids Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Cups and Lids Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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