| Product Code: ETC5738712 | 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 | |
Despite a slight decline in growth rate in 2024, Ireland continues to attract significant imports of sheet molding compound and bulk molding compound, with top exporting countries being Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Japan, and Belgium. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, suggesting potential challenges for new entrants. With a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.59% over the period of 2020-2024, Ireland remains a key market for these materials, indicating sustained demand and opportunities for market players.
bulk molding compound market
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 Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Resin Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Fiber Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for lightweight materials in automotive and aerospace industries |
4.2.2 Increasing focus on sustainability and environmental regulations driving the adoption of composite materials |
4.2.3 Advancements in manufacturing processes and technologies leading to improved product quality and cost-effectiveness |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Lack of awareness and technical expertise hindering market growth |
4.3.3 Challenges related to recycling and disposal of composite materials |
5 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Trends |
6 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market, By Resin Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyester , 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market, By Fiber Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass Fiber , 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Carbon Fiber, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical & Electronics, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction , 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in new composite materials and manufacturing techniques |
8.2 Number of partnerships and collaborations within the industry for technology transfer and knowledge sharing |
8.3 Adoption rate of sheet molding compound and bulk molding compound in new applications and industries |
9 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Opportunity Assessment, By Resin Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Opportunity Assessment, By Fiber Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |