| Product Code: ETC5645213 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Ireland`s import shipments of Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) foam in 2024 continued to be dominated by top exporting countries including the USA, UK, Netherlands, Metropolitan France, and Germany. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a high concentration of imports, reflecting a competitive market landscape. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 stood at a robust 14.16%, showcasing sustained expansion. Despite a slight slowdown, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 remained positive at 0.37%, indicating a stable trajectory for EPP foam imports into 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 Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight and durable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growing adoption of expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam in automotive and construction industries |
4.2.3 Rising focus on sustainability and recyclability driving the demand for EPP foam products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Intense competition from alternative materials like expanded polystyrene (EPS) |
4.3.3 Challenges related to recycling and waste management of EPP foam products |
5 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Trends |
6 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Low Density, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By High Density, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Porous PP, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of EPP foam usage in packaging applications across industries |
8.2 Number of partnerships or collaborations for product development and market expansion |
8.3 Rate of adoption of EPP foam in new applications and industries |
8.4 Average lifespan of EPP foam products in different applications |
8.5 Environmental impact metrics related to the use and disposal of EPP foam |
9 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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