| Product Code: ETC7634700 | 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 |
The market for modified and controlled atmosphere packaging (MAP and CAP) imports in Ireland continues to show promising growth trends in 2024, with top exporting countries including the UK, USA, Metropolitan France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Despite moderate concentration levels based on the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the industry is witnessing a healthy Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.58% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate has further accelerated in 2024, reaching 6.08%, indicating a positive trajectory for the market in Ireland.

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 Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Gas, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packagin Material, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for fresh and minimally processed food products |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about food waste reduction and sustainability |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and controlled atmosphere packaging (CAP) |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment and operational costs associated with MAP and CAP technologies |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and compliance issues related to food safety standards |
4.3.3 Limited availability of skilled workforce in the MAP and CAP industry |
5 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Trends |
6 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Diary Products, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Bakery, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Confectionary, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Poultry, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Seafood, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Meat Products, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.9 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Fruits and Vegetables, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.10 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Fruits and Vegetables, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market, By Packaging Gas |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Oxygen, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Nitrogen, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Carbon Dioxide, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market, By Packagin Material |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinyichloride (PVC), 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE), 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of food waste reduction achieved through MAP and CAP technologies |
8.2 Adoption rate of MAP and CAP packaging solutions by key food producers |
8.3 Efficiency improvement in food preservation and shelf-life extension using MAP and CAP techniques |
9 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Gas, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packagin Material, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP and CAP) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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