| Product Code: ETC5720491 | 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 steady growth in micro injection molded plastic import shipments, with top exporting countries being the USA, Germany, China, UK, and Metropolitan France. The market remained competitive with low concentration indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The sector demonstrated a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9% from 2020-24, showing resilience and potential for further expansion. Notably, the growth rate in 2024 accelerated to 15.41%, reflecting sustained momentum in the 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 Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for miniaturized components in various industries such as electronics, healthcare, and automotive. |
4.2.2 Technological advancements in micro injection molding processes leading to higher precision and efficiency. |
4.2.3 Growing emphasis on sustainable manufacturing practices driving the adoption of recyclable and eco-friendly micro injection molded plastics. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial setup costs associated with micro injection molding equipment and tooling. |
4.3.2 Challenges related to maintaining consistent quality and tolerances in micro-sized parts production. |
4.3.3 Limited availability of skilled labor and expertise in micro injection molding techniques. |
5 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Trends |
6 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market, By Material Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid-Crystal Polymer (LCP), 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK), 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Polycarbonate (PC), 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene (PE), 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyoxymethylene (POM), 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), 2021-2031F |
6.1.9 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), 2021-2031F |
6.1.10 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Optics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Defect rate: Monitoring the percentage of defective parts produced, indicating the efficiency and quality of the manufacturing process. |
8.2 Cycle time: Tracking the time taken to complete a molding cycle, highlighting the operational efficiency and productivity of the equipment. |
8.3 Scrap rate: Measuring the amount of material wasted during production, reflecting the effectiveness of material utilization and cost control. |
9 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |