| Product Code: ETC7634353 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Ireland saw significant imports of microcellular plastics, with top exporting countries being the USA, UK, Netherlands, Metropolitan France, and Germany. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2020-2024 was robust at 14.16%, showing sustained expansion. Although the growth rate slightly slowed from 2023 to 2024 at 0.37%, the overall trend suggests a healthy demand for microcellular plastics in Ireland, with key players continuing to dominate 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 Microcellular Plastics Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.6 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight materials in industries such as automotive, packaging, and construction. |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about environmental sustainability and the need for recyclable materials. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to enhanced properties and applications of microcellular plastics. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment required for setting up manufacturing facilities for microcellular plastics. |
4.3.2 Concerns regarding the recyclability and biodegradability of microcellular plastics. |
4.3.3 Fluctuations in raw material prices impacting production costs. |
5 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Trends |
6.1.3 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinyl Chloride, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polystyrene, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polycarbonate, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene Terephthalate, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Aircraft, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Toys, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Home Decoration, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Energy efficiency improvements in microcellular plastics production processes. |
8.2 Reduction in carbon footprint associated with the production and use of microcellular plastics. |
8.3 Number of patents filed for innovative microcellular plastics formulations. |
8.4 Adoption rate of microcellular plastics in new industries and applications. |
8.5 Level of investments in research and development for microcellular plastics technology. |
9 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.2 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Microcellular Plastics Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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