| Product Code: ETC7638145 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Ireland`s post-consumer recycled plastic packaging (PCR) import market in 2024 continued to showcase steady growth, with a notable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.42% from 2020 to 2024. The top exporting countries to Ireland, including the UK, USA, Poland, Metropolitan France, and China, played a significant role in driving this growth. Despite this, the market maintained a moderate concentration level based on the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The impressive growth rate of 14.73% from 2023 to 2024 indicates a promising outlook for the PCR packaging import market 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 Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-User Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness and demand for sustainable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Government regulations promoting the use of post-consumer recycled plastic packaging |
4.2.3 Growing focus on corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives among businesses |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited availability and quality of post-consumer recycled plastic feedstock |
4.3.2 Higher production costs compared to virgin plastic packaging |
4.3.3 Lack of infrastructure and facilities for efficient collection and recycling of post-consumer plastic waste |
5 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Trends |
6 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market, By Material Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Material Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Polystyrene, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By High Density Polyethylene, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Low Density Polyethylene, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinyl Chloride, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene Terephthalate, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottles, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Trays, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Clamshells, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Blister Packs, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Bags & Sacks, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Pouches & Sachets, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.8 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Tubs, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.9 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Tubs, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market, By End-User Industry |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Food, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Beverages, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics and Personal Care, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Homecare & Toiletries, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the use of post-consumer recycled plastic packaging by manufacturers |
8.2 Improvement in the quality and consistency of post-consumer recycled plastic feedstock |
8.3 Expansion of collection and recycling infrastructure for post-consumer plastic waste |
9 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-User Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging (PCR) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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