| Product Code: ETC10451118 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
The rigid paper container import shipments to Ireland in 2024 saw a notable increase, with top exporting countries including the UK, Sweden, Netherlands, South Korea, and China. The market remained highly concentrated, with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating strong competition. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at 5.85%, reflecting steady growth in the market. Moreover, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 spiked to 7.43%, signaling a promising upward trend in the import of rigid paper containers to 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 Rigid Paper Container Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growing emphasis on reducing plastic usage and environmental concerns |
4.2.3 Rising preference for eco-friendly packaging options |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices |
4.3.2 Intense competition from alternative packaging materials |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to recycling and waste management |
5 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Trends |
6 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Boxes, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Tubes, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Cartons, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market, By Material |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Kraft Paper, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Recycled Paper, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Virgin Pulp, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market, By End Use Industry |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled content in rigid paper containers |
8.2 Number of new product innovations in the rigid paper container market |
8.3 Consumer awareness and perception of rigid paper containers as sustainable packaging option |
8.4 Adoption rate of rigid paper containers by key industries in Ireland |
8.5 Investment in research and development for enhancing the quality and design of rigid paper containers |
9 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Rigid Paper Container Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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