| Product Code: ETC5744032 | 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 continued to see a significant influx of polyolefin foam imports, with key exporting countries including the USA, UK, Netherlands, Metropolitan France, and Germany. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, while the impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.16% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the increasing demand for polyolefin foam in Ireland. Although the growth rate slightly slowed in 2024 to 0.37%, the overall trend suggests a sustained interest in this product category within the Irish 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 Polyolefin Foam Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Resin Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight materials in packaging and insulation applications |
4.2.2 Growing focus on sustainable and recyclable materials |
4.2.3 Advancements in manufacturing technologies leading to improved product quality and performance |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges related to environmental impact and waste management |
4.3.3 Intense competition from alternative materials like polystyrene and polyurethane |
5 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Trends |
6 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market, By Resin Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market, By End Use Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Protective Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Footwear, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price per unit of polyolefin foam products |
8.2 Percentage of revenue from environmentally friendly product lines |
8.3 Research and development investment in new product innovations |
8.4 Percentage of market penetration in key industries |
8.5 Customer satisfaction ratings and feedback on product quality and performance |
9 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Resin Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Polyolefin Foam Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |