| Product Code: ETC4969991 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland`s polyvinyl chloride (PVC) import market continued to show high concentration with the top exporting countries being the UK, Metropolitan France, Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -5.4%, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 remained strong at 12.65%. This indicates a steady demand for PVC imports in Ireland, with key suppliers maintaining their positions in the market, potentially reflecting stable trade relationships and consistent product quality.

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 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Stabilizer Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user Industry, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for PVC in the construction industry due to its durability and cost-effectiveness. |
4.2.2 Increasing use of PVC in the healthcare sector for medical devices and packaging materials. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting sustainable practices and recycling of PVC products. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as ethylene and chlorine impacting the production cost of PVC. |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns related to the disposal and recycling of PVC products. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials like polyethylene and polypropylene in certain applications. |
5 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Trends |
6 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid PVC, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexible PVC, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Low-smoke PVC, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Chlorinated PVC, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market, By Stabilizer Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Calcium-based Stabilizers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Lead-based Stabilizers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Tin and Organotin-based, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Barium-based, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Stabilizer Types, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Pipes and Fittings, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Film and Sheets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Wire and Cables, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottles, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.6 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Profiles, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.7 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Hoses, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.8 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Applications, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.9 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Applications, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market, By End-user Industry |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical and Electronics, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.6 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Footwear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.7 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of PVC recycling rate in Ireland. |
8.2 Number of new construction projects utilizing PVC materials. |
8.3 Adoption rate of PVC in the healthcare sector for medical applications. |
8.4 Research and development investment in sustainable PVC production methods. |
9 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Stabilizer Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user Industry, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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