| Product Code: ETC5156856 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The import shipments of shopping bags to Ireland in 2024 continued to be dominated by countries like China, Vietnam, India, UK, and Italy. The market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), increased significantly from 2023 to 2024, indicating a very high level of concentration among the top exporting countries. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the robust expansion of this market segment. Moreover, the growth rate of 12.8% from 2023 to 2024 indicates a sustained upward trajectory in Ireland`s shopping bag import market.

By 2027, Ireland's Shopping Bag market is forecasted to achieve a stable growth rate of 0.01%, with Germany leading the Europe region, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

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 Shopping Bag Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Shopping Bag Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Shopping Bag Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about environmental issues and the need to reduce plastic usage |
4.2.2 Government regulations and initiatives promoting the use of reusable shopping bags |
4.2.3 Growing trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly products in Ireland |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Competition from alternative packaging solutions such as paper bags or biodegradable options |
4.3.2 Potential higher initial cost of reusable shopping bags compared to single-use plastic bags |
4.3.3 Lack of consumer education on the benefits of reusable shopping bags |
5 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Trends |
6 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Shopping Bag Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Reusable bags, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-Reusable Bags, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Shopping Bag Market, By Material |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Cotton, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Jute & Hemp and Others., 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Shopping Bag Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of consumers using reusable shopping bags compared to single-use plastic bags |
8.2 Number of retailers offering or promoting reusable shopping bags |
8.3 Amount of plastic waste reduction attributed to the use of reusable shopping bags |
8.4 Consumer satisfaction and perception surveys on the quality and convenience of reusable shopping bags |
8.5 Level of participation in government-led initiatives promoting the use of reusable shopping bags |
9 Ireland Shopping Bag Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Shopping Bag Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Shopping Bag Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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