| Product Code: ETC7637705 | 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 |
The import shipments of plastic ready meal trays in Ireland saw steady growth in 2024, with the top exporting countries being the UK, USA, Metropolitan France, Germany, and Netherlands. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, remained at a moderate level, indicating a competitive landscape. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was a healthy 5.58%, reflecting sustained demand for these products. Furthermore, the growth rate in 2024 increased to 6.08%, pointing towards a potential acceleration in the market in the coming years.

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 Ready Meal Trays Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Molding Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Tray Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for convenience food products |
4.2.2 Growing trend of on-the-go eating habits |
4.2.3 Rise in disposable income leading to higher purchasing power for ready meal trays |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental concerns and shift towards eco-friendly packaging options |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations on plastic usage and waste management policies |
5 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Trends |
6 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market, By Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Material, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Others (HIPS, HDPE, etc.), 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market, By Molding Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Injection Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermoformed Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market, By Tray Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Single Cavity, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Multi Cavity, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market, By End Use |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Producers & Processors, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Restaurants, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Catering Services, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Courts (In malls, Airports, Multiplexes, Railways, etc.), 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Food Delivery, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled content in plastic ready meal trays |
8.2 Adoption rate of sustainable packaging alternatives in the market |
8.3 Consumer perception and preference towards eco-friendly packaging options |
9 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Opportunity Assessment, By Molding Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Opportunity Assessment, By Tray Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Plastic Ready Meal Trays Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |