| Product Code: ETC5725811 | 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`s import shipments of PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) continued to see steady growth, with top exporting countries being Germany, UK, Netherlands, USA, and Belgium. The market remained fairly competitive, as indicated by the low concentration level measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). With a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.47% from 2020 to 2024 and a notable growth rate of 14.89% in 2024 alone, the outlook for PEX imports into Ireland appears promising, reflecting sustained demand and market appeal.

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 PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for energy-efficient and sustainable building materials |
4.2.2 Growth in residential and commercial construction activities |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the benefits of PEX pipes over traditional materials |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Regulatory constraints and standards compliance |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
5 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Trends |
6 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Revenues & Volume, By HDPE, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Revenues & Volume, By LDPE, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Revenues & Volume, By Wires & Cables, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Revenues & Volume, By Plumbing, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others? , 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market, By Technology |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Revenues & Volume, By PEXa, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Revenues & Volume, By PEXb, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Revenues & Volume, By PEXc, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of PEX pipes in new construction projects |
8.2 Number of building regulations supporting the use of PEX pipes |
8.3 Investment in research and development for PEX pipe technology advancements |
9 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland PEX (Crossed-Linked Polyethylene) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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