| Product Code: ETC5672744 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see a significant volume of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) imports, with top exporting countries being Belgium, UK, USA, China, and India. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. Despite a sharp decline in the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024, there was a notable growth spike from 2023 to 2024. This indicates potential shifts in market dynamics and opportunities for further analysis and strategic decision-making within the PTA import sector 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 Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Overview | 
| 3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators | 
| 3.2 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.3 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market - Industry Life Cycle | 
| 3.4 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market - Porter's Five Forces | 
| 3.5 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 4 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Dynamics | 
| 4.1 Impact Analysis | 
| 4.2 Market Drivers | 
| 4.2.1 Growing demand for PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) packaging due to its recyclability and sustainability. | 
| 4.2.2 Increasing use of PTA in the textile industry for manufacturing polyester fibers and fabrics. | 
| 4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of bio-based PTA to reduce environmental impact. | 
| 4.3 Market Restraints | 
| 4.3.1 Fluctuating crude oil prices impacting the cost of raw materials for PTA production. | 
| 4.3.2 Environmental concerns regarding the use of PTA and its potential impact on ecosystems. | 
| 4.3.3 Intense competition from other regions producing PTA, affecting market share and pricing. | 
| 5 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Trends | 
| 6 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Segmentations | 
| 6.1 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market, By Application | 
| 6.1.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.1.2 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyester, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.1.3 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Revenues & Volume, By Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), 2021-2031F | 
| 6.1.4 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Revenues & Volume, By Plasticizers, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.1.5 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F | 
| 7 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics | 
| 7.1 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Export to Major Countries | 
| 7.2 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Imports from Major Countries | 
| 8 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Key Performance Indicators | 
| 8.1 Percentage of PTA production using bio-based sources. | 
| 8.2 Adoption rate of PET packaging in Ireland. | 
| 8.3 Investment in research and development for sustainable PTA production technologies. | 
| 9 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market - Opportunity Assessment | 
| 9.1 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 10 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market - Competitive Landscape | 
| 10.1 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 | 
| 10.2 Ireland Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters | 
| 11 Company Profiles | 
| 12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |