| Product Code: ETC5747357 | 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 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see a high concentration of extruded polypropylene (XPP) foam import shipments, with the top exporting countries being the UK, Germany, USA, Italy, and Belgium. Despite a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024, there was a significant growth spike from 2023 to 2024 at 15.2%. This indicates a potential shift in market dynamics and a growing demand for XPP foam in Ireland. The consistent presence of key exporting countries highlights the strong trade relationships in the industry.

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 (XPP) Foam Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight and sustainable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of extruded polypropylene (XPP) foam in various industries |
4.2.3 Rising focus on reducing carbon footprint and promoting recyclable materials |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices affecting production costs |
4.3.2 Intense competition from substitute materials in the market |
4.3.3 Stringent regulations on the use of plastics and foam materials |
5 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Trends |
6 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Low-density, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By High-density, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market, By End Use Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of XPP foam usage in packaging applications across industries |
8.2 Number of new product developments utilizing XPP foam |
8.3 Adoption rate of recyclable XPP foam products by manufacturers and consumers |
9 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Extruded Polypropylene (XPP) Foam Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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