| Product Code: ETC5516070 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland`s polymer import market saw a diverse mix of suppliers, with the USA, UK, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands leading the pack. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating market concentration decreased from moderate to low, suggesting a more competitive landscape. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was a steady 3.63%, while the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 stood at 2.53%, reflecting a stable yet slightly accelerated pace of expansion in the industry. These trends indicate a promising outlook for Ireland`s polymer import market.

The Polymers market in Ireland is projected to grow at a stable growth rate of 0.00% by 2027, highlighting the country's increasing focus on advanced technologies within the Europe region, where Germany holds the dominant position, followed closely by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia, shaping overall regional demand.

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 Polymers Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Polymers Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Polymers Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Polymers Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly polymers |
4.2.2 Growth in end-use industries such as packaging, automotive, and construction |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of polymers in various applications |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to plastic waste management and recycling |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials such as biodegradable polymers |
5 Ireland Polymers Market Trends |
6 Ireland Polymers Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Polymers Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermoplastics, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermosets, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Elastomers, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Polymers Market, By Product |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinyl Chloride, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Polystyrene, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyamide, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Polymers Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Food, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Petrochemicals, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.3.8 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation, 2021-2031F |
6.3.9 Ireland Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Polymers Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Polymers Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Polymers Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Polymers Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of polymer products meeting sustainability standards |
8.2 Number of new applications using polymers in different industries |
8.3 Adoption rate of recycled polymers in manufacturing processes |
8.4 Research and development investment in bio-based polymers |
8.5 Compliance rate with regulations related to plastic waste management |
9 Ireland Polymers Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Polymers Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Polymers Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Polymers Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |