| Product Code: ETC7637673 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | 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 saw a significant increase in plastic bags and sacks import shipments, with top exporting countries being the UK, USA, Poland, Metropolitan France, and China. Despite moderate concentration in the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at an impressive 12.42%. The growth rate from 2023 to 2024 accelerated to 14.73%, indicating a strong upward trend in imports of plastic bags and sacks into Ireland. This data suggests a growing demand for these products in the Irish market.

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 & Sacks Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness towards environmental sustainability leading to a shift towards reusable and eco-friendly plastic bags and sacks. |
4.2.2 Growth in retail sector and e-commerce, leading to higher demand for packaging solutions, including plastic bags and sacks. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent government regulations and policies promoting the use of biodegradable and compostable alternatives to plastic bags and sacks. |
4.3.2 Rising concerns about plastic pollution and waste management, driving a push towards reducing single-use plastics. |
5 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Trends |
6 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market, By Material Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Material Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Non Bio-Degradable, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Bio Degradable, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By T-Shirt Bags, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Gusseted Bags, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Lay Flat Bags, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Trash Bags, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Rubble Sacks, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Woven Sacks, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail & Consumer Applications, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Institutional Services, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Applications, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled content in plastic bags and sacks produced. |
8.2 Adoption rate of biodegradable and compostable alternatives in the market. |
8.3 Number of partnerships with retailers and e-commerce platforms for supplying plastic bags and sacks. |
9 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Plastic Bags & Sacks Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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