| Product Code: ETC5060830 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to rely heavily on hardwood pulp imports, with top exporting countries being Finland, the USA, Areas, nes, Côte d`Ivoire, and China. Despite a high concentration with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020-2024 showed a significant decline of -36.52%. The growth rate from 2023-2024 plummeted even further to -88.41%, indicating a challenging year for hardwood pulp imports in Ireland. Continued monitoring and strategic planning will be crucial for stakeholders in this market.

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 Hardwood Pulp Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Pulping Process, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Bleaching, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growth in e-commerce leading to higher demand for packaging materials |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the benefits of hardwood pulp over other alternatives |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative materials like recycled pulp or plastics |
5 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Trends |
6 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market, By Pulping Process |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, By Mechanical, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, By Sulphate, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, By Sulphite, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, By Semi-chemical, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market, By Bleaching |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, By Chlorine Bleaching, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, By Totally Chlorine Free, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, By Elemental Chlorine Free, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, By Oxygen Or Ozone Bleached, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging Paper, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, By Cartonboard, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, By Corrugated Board, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexible Paper, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, By Tissue Paper, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenues & Volume, By Graphic Paper, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of hardwood pulp used in packaging materials in Ireland |
8.2 Adoption rate of hardwood pulp in various industries |
8.3 Average price of hardwood pulp in the market |
9 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Opportunity Assessment, By Pulping Process, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Opportunity Assessment, By Bleaching, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Hardwood Pulp Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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