| Product Code: ETC7634175 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Ireland saw a continued strong demand for metal IBC imports, with top exporting countries including China, UK, Netherlands, Slovakia, and USA. Despite high concentration indicated by the HHI index, the industry experienced significant growth with a CAGR of 27.73% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a slight downturn in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -13.92%. This data suggests a dynamic market environment for metal IBC imports in Ireland, with both opportunities and challenges for industry players to navigate.

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 IBC Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Metal IBC Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Metal IBC Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Design, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Content-Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Metal IBC Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for efficient and sustainable bulk packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Increasing focus on reducing carbon footprint and promoting recyclability |
4.2.3 Expansion of industries such as chemicals, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals driving the need for metal IBCs |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment cost for metal IBCs compared to conventional packaging solutions |
4.3.2 Limited availability of raw materials for metal IBC production |
4.3.3 Stringent regulations and compliance requirements impacting market entry barriers |
5 Ireland Metal IBC Market Trends |
6 Ireland Metal IBC Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Metal IBC Market, By Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume, By Material, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume, By Stainless-Steel, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume, By Carbon Steel, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Metal IBC Market, By Design |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume, By Cubical, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume, By Cylindrical, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Metal IBC Market, By Content-Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume, By Solids, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume, By Semi-Solids, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquids, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Metal IBC Market, By End-use |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Chemicals, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume, By Petroleum & Lubricants, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume, By Waste Disposal & recycling, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.7 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Metal IBC Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Metal IBC Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Metal IBC Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Metal IBC Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average lifespan of metal IBCs in circulation |
8.2 Rate of adoption of metal IBCs by new industries |
8.3 Percentage of metal IBCs being recycled at end-of-life |
8.4 Innovation rate in metal IBC design and material usage |
8.5 Customer satisfaction and retention rates for metal IBC suppliers |
9 Ireland Metal IBC Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Metal IBC Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Metal IBC Market Opportunity Assessment, By Design, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Metal IBC Market Opportunity Assessment, By Content-Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Metal IBC Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Metal IBC Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Metal IBC Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Metal IBC Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |