| Product Code: ETC12974190 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see a significant influx of narrow web printing imports, with top exporting countries including China, UK, Switzerland, Germany, and the USA. Despite the high concentration of market share indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the industry experienced a notable decline with a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -24.68% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate plummeted even further in 2024, reaching -50.21%. These figures suggest a challenging environment for narrow web printing import shipments in Ireland, highlighting potential shifts in market dynamics and demand.

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 Narrow Web Printing Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Printing Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Ink Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Substrate, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for customized packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growing e-commerce industry leading to higher demand for labels and packaging |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in narrow web printing leading to improved efficiency and quality |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Intense competition in the narrow web printing market |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
5 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Trends |
6 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market, By Printing Technology |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Printing Technology, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexographic Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Digital Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Offset Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Gravure Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Letterpress Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market, By Ink Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Water-Based Ink, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By UV-Curable Ink, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Solvent-Based Ink, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Eco-Friendly Ink, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Ink, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market, By Substrate |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic Films, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Foil, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Metal, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Fabric, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Labels, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Tags, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Decorative Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.6 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Security Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market, By End User |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging Industry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.5 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.6 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Textile Industry, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average turnaround time for printing orders |
8.2 Percentage of repeat customers |
8.3 Number of new product developments introduced each quarter |
9 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Printing Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Ink Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Substrate, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Narrow Web Printing Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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