| Product Code: ETC5308742 | 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 significant import shipments of polystyrene foam, with top exporters being the UK, Germany, USA, Italy, and Belgium. The market remained highly concentrated, as indicated by the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). Despite a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024, there was a notable growth spurt in 2024 with a 15.2% increase from the previous year. This dynamic landscape suggests ongoing demand and evolving market conditions for polystyrene foam 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 Polystyrene Foam Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for polystyrene foam packaging due to its lightweight and durable properties |
4.2.2 Growth in the construction industry, leading to higher use of polystyrene foam insulation in buildings |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the need for sustainable packaging solutions, driving the demand for recyclable polystyrene foam alternatives |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental concerns and regulations regarding the recyclability and disposal of polystyrene foam products |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting the production cost of polystyrene foam |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative packaging materials like biodegradable plastics impacting market share |
5 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Trends |
6 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Expanded Polystyrene Foam, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Extruded Polystyrene Foam, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market, By End Use Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of polystyrene foam packaging waste recycled or reused |
8.2 Adoption rate of eco-friendly polystyrene foam products in the market |
8.3 Number of new construction projects incorporating polystyrene foam insulation for energy efficiency |
9 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Polystyrene Foam Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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