| Product Code: ETC7637720 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | 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 significant plastic tubs and lids import shipments from top exporting countries like the UK, USA, Metropolitan France, Germany, and the Netherlands. With a moderate concentration level indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market remained competitive. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at a healthy 5.58%, with a notable growth rate of 6.08% from 2023 to 2024, signaling a steady expansion in the import market for plastic tubs and lids 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 Tubs and Lids Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Capacity, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for convenience packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growing focus on sustainability and recyclability |
4.2.3 Expansion of food and beverage industry in Ireland |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations on plastic usage and waste management |
5 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Trends |
6 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market, By Capacity |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Capacity, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By 500 ml, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By 1 L, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Capacities, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market, By Material Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene (PE), 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Food, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Home and Hygiene, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled content in plastic tubs and lids |
8.2 Number of new product innovations in the market |
8.3 Adoption rate of reusable or compostable plastic tubs and lids |
9 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Opportunity Assessment, By Capacity, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Plastic Tubs and Lids Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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