| Product Code: ETC5074795 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
In 2024, Ireland saw a significant shift in its metal containers import landscape, with the UK, Metropolitan France, China, Italy, and Netherlands emerging as the top exporting countries. Despite a slight decrease in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the industry maintained a steady CAGR of 1.03 over the 2020-2024 period. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a high concentration of import shipments in 2023, which further intensified in 2024. This data suggests a competitive market with dominant players in metal container exports to Ireland, signaling potential opportunities and challenges for market participants.
In the Europe region, the Metal containers market in Ireland is projected to expand at a negative growth rate of -0.00% by 2027. The largest economy is Germany, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

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 Metal containers Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Metal containers Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Metal containers Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Metal Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Metal containers Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Increase in industrial activities and manufacturing sector in Ireland |
4.2.3 Government regulations promoting the use of recyclable materials in packaging |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Intense competition from alternative packaging materials such as plastics |
4.3.3 Economic uncertainties affecting consumer spending and industrial investments |
5 Ireland Metal containers Market Trends |
6 Ireland Metal containers Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Metal containers Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Cans, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Drums, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerosol Cans, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Pails, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Intermediate Bulk Containers, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottles, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Metal containers Market, By Metal Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Stainless Steel, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Aluminum, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Tin, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Metal containers Market, By End-users |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverage Industry, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints & Lubricants, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical Industry, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive Industry, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics & Personal care, 2021-2031F |
6.3.8 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Other consumer goods, 2021-2031F |
6.3.9 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Other consumer goods, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Metal containers Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Metal containers Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Metal containers Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Metal containers Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Recycling rate of metal containers in Ireland |
8.2 Adoption rate of metal containers by key industries |
8.3 Investment in research and development for metal container innovations |
8.4 Carbon footprint reduction achieved through the use of metal containers |
8.5 Percentage of packaging waste diverted from landfills through metal container usage |
9 Ireland Metal containers Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Metal containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Metal containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Metal Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Metal containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Metal containers Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Metal containers Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Metal containers Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |