| Product Code: ETC12225774 | 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 strong demand for general purpose polystyrene imports, with top exporting countries including Germany, Netherlands, South Korea, Austria, and Poland. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, suggesting potential challenges for market competition. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.41% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the increasing popularity of general purpose polystyrene in Ireland. Moreover, the notable growth rate of 21.25% from 2023 to 2024 underscores the sustained momentum in the market, signaling opportunities for further expansion and development.

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 General Purpose Polystyrene Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Resin Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Trends |
6 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market, By Resin Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Resin Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By General Purpose Polystyrene, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By High Impact Polystyrene, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Expandable Polystyrene, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods and Appliances, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & construction, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical & Electronic, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.7 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Household Leisure & Sports, 2021 - 2029F |
7 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Resin Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland General Purpose Polystyrene Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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