| Product Code: ETC7636798 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | 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`s paper and board import market continued to be dominated by key suppliers such as the UK, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The high concentration of the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2023 slightly decreased but remained at a significant level in 2024. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was negative at -4.27%, with a sharp decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -43.43%. It will be important to monitor these trends closely to understand the evolving dynamics of Ireland`s paper and board import industry.

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 Paper and Board Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Paper and Board Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Paper and Board Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Paper and Board Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Increasing adoption of digital printing technologies |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about environmental conservation and recycling practices |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices |
4.3.2 Intense competition from alternative packaging materials |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to waste management and environmental impact |
5 Ireland Paper and Board Market Trends |
6 Ireland Paper and Board Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Paper and Board Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, By Printing and Writing, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, By Newsprint, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, By Tissue, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Ireland Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, By Cartonboard, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 Ireland Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, By Containerboard, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.8 Ireland Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Types, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Paper and Board Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Paper and Board Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Paper and Board Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Paper and Board Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of paper and board products made from recycled materials |
8.2 Adoption rate of eco-friendly packaging solutions |
8.3 Investment in research and development for innovative paper and board products |
9 Ireland Paper and Board Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Paper and Board Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Paper and Board Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Paper and Board Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Paper and Board Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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