| Product Code: ETC5222691 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The plastic drums import market in Ireland saw significant growth in 2024, with top exporting countries being the UK, USA, Germany, Turkey, and China. The market experienced a shift from high concentration in 2023 to a more moderate concentration in 2024, indicating increased diversification among suppliers. The impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.15% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the steady expansion of the market. Moreover, the notable growth rate of 11.77% from 2023 to 2024 suggests a strong upward momentum in import shipments of plastic drums to 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 Drums Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Plastic Drums Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Plastic Drums Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Head Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growth in end-user industries such as chemicals, food beverages, and pharmaceuticals |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of innovative plastic drum designs |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental concerns and regulations related to plastic usage |
4.3.2 Volatility in raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative packaging solutions such as fiber drums or steel drums |
5 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Trends |
6 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Plastic Drums Market, By Material Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene (PE), 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By LDPE, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By LLDPE, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By HDPE, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Plastic Drums Market, By Head Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Open head, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Tight head, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Plastic Drums Market, By Capacity |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Less than 10 gallons, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By 10-30 gallons, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By 30-55 gallons, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By 55 gallons and above, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Ireland Plastic Drums Market, By End-users |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical & Petrochemicals, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021-2031F |
6.4.7 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil and lubricants, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of plastic drums made from recycled materials |
8.2 Rate of adoption of new plastic drum designs in the market |
8.3 Number of new contracts or partnerships with key end-user industries |
9 Ireland Plastic Drums Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Opportunity Assessment, By Head Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Opportunity Assessment, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Plastic Drums Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Plastic Drums Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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