| Product Code: ETC7629471 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Ireland expandable polystyrene (EPS) import market continues to see significant growth, with a high concentration of shipments from top exporting countries such as Germany, South Korea, Netherlands, Austria, and Poland in 2024. Despite a decrease in the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) from very high concentration in 2023 to high concentration in 2024, the market remains competitive. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.84% from 2020 to 2024, coupled with a growth rate of 44.2% from 2023 to 2024, indicates a strong upward trajectory for EPS imports 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 Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions due to increasing environmental awareness |
4.2.2 Expansion of the construction industry in Ireland leading to higher demand for insulation materials like expandable polystyrene (EPS) |
4.2.3 Innovation and technological advancements in EPS production processes driving efficiency and product quality |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs and profitability |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges related to environmental concerns and waste management practices affecting EPS usage |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative insulation materials like mineral wool or polyurethane foam |
5 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Trends |
6 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By White, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Grey, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Silver, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market, By End User |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenues & Volume, By Other End Users, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in EPS recycling rates in Ireland |
8.2 Adoption rate of EPS in new construction projects across different regions in Ireland |
8.3 Number of research and development projects focused on improving EPS performance and sustainability in the market |
9 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Expandable Polystyrene EPS Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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