| Product Code: ETC13108014 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
The plastic vacuum forming import market in Ireland saw a significant growth rate of 17.82% in 2024, with a healthy compound annual growth rate of 15.81% from 2020 to 2024. The top exporting countries to Ireland in 2024 were the USA, Germany, China, the UK, and Metropolitan France. Despite the increasing imports, the market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), remained low, indicating a diverse range of sources for plastic vacuum forming products entering the Irish market. This trend suggests a strong and competitive landscape for suppliers looking to enter or expand in this 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 Vacuum Forming Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight and cost-effective packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growing adoption of plastic vacuum forming in industries such as automotive, electronics, and healthcare |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to improved efficiency and customization capabilities |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns and regulations regarding plastic usage and waste management |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative packaging technologies such as injection molding and thermoforming |
5 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Trends |
6 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Thin Gauge, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Thick Gauge, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Pressure Forming, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Twin Sheet Forming, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market, By Material |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By ABS, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Polycarbonate, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By PETG, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Acrylic, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical Devices, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Equipment, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics Housing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market, By End Use |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerospace, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.6 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Scrap rate percentage: indicating efficiency in material usage and production processes |
8.2 Customer satisfaction score: reflecting the quality and customization capabilities of plastic vacuum forming products |
8.3 Time-to-market for new product development: showing the speed of innovation and responsiveness to market demands |
9 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Plastic Vacuum Forming Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |