| Product Code: ETC12138798 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see a significant influx of extruded polypropylene foam imports, with the USA, UK, Netherlands, Metropolitan France, and Germany leading the pack. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) concentration indicates a competitive market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at an impressive 14.16%, showcasing sustained growth in this sector. Although the growth rate slightly slowed to 0.37% from 2023 to 2024, the overall trend points towards a stable and thriving market for extruded polypropylene foam 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 Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Foam Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Trends |
6 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By XPP Foam, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Extruded Polypropylene Foam, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Flame Retardant Polypropylene Foam, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By High-Density Polypropylene Foam, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market, By Foam Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Closed-cell Polypropylene Foam, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Lightweight Foam, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Fire-resistant Foam, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid Foam, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive and Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Insulation and Cushioning, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical Insulation, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction and Industrial, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market, By End User |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive and Packaging Manufacturers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction and Insulation Companies, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical and Electronics Industries, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction and Industrial Companies, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Foam Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene Foam Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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