| Product Code: ETC5156457 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The import shipments of plastic bags and sacks to Ireland in 2024 continued to show a steady growth trend, with the top exporting countries being the UK, USA, Poland, Metropolitan France, and China. Despite moderate concentration levels indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market saw a significant compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.42% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate in 2024 alone was impressive at 14.73%, reflecting a robust demand for plastic bags and sacks 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 Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about environmental conservation leading to a shift towards reusable and eco-friendly bags |
4.2.2 Growth in the retail sector and e-commerce, leading to higher demand for packaging solutions like plastic bags and sacks |
4.2.3 Innovation in materials and manufacturing processes improving the quality and durability of plastic bags and sacks |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Government regulations and initiatives promoting the use of biodegradable or alternative packaging materials |
4.3.2 Public perception towards single-use plastics leading to a decline in demand for plastic bags and sacks |
4.3.3 Competition from paper bags, cloth bags, and other sustainable packaging options |
5 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Trends |
6 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market, By Material Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Non Bio-Degradable, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Bio Degradable, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By T-Shirt Bags, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Gusseted Bags, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Lay Flat Bags, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Trash Bags, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Rubble Sacks, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.7 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Woven Sacks, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail & Consumer Applications, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Institutional Services, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Applications, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled materials used in the production of plastic bags and sacks |
8.2 Customer satisfaction scores related to the durability and strength of plastic bags and sacks |
8.3 Number of new product innovations or introductions in the plastic bags and sacks market |
9 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Plastic Bags And Sacks Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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