| Product Code: ETC7637732 | 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 electrical and electronics import shipments of plastics in Ireland saw significant growth in 2024, with top exporting countries being the USA, Germany, China, UK, and Metropolitan France. The industry displayed a low concentration level, as indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). With a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.0% from 2020 to 2024, the sector experienced a notable growth spurt, further highlighted by a growth rate of 16.1% in 2024 alone. These trends suggest a thriving market for plastics in electrical and electronics imports 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 Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Polymer, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight and durable materials in the electrical and electronics industry |
4.2.2 Technological advancements leading to the development of innovative plastic materials for specific electrical and electronic applications |
4.2.3 Growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental concerns driving the shift towards recyclable plastics in the industry |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the production costs of plastics in the electrical and electronics sector |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and standards related to the use of plastics in electrical and electronic products, leading to compliance challenges for manufacturers |
5 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Trends |
6 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market, By Polymer |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polymer, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume, By Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane (PU), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene (PE), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polycarbonate (PC), 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume, By Wires & cables, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical insulation, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume, By Printed circuit boards (PCBs), 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronic devices, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical connectors, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled plastics used in electrical and electronic products |
8.2 Adoption rate of new plastic materials in electrical and electronic applications |
8.3 Number of patents filed for plastic innovations in the electrical and electronics sector |
9 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Polymer, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Plastics In Electrical And Electronics Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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