| Product Code: ETC7642739 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Ireland saw significant import shipments of vapour barriers, with top suppliers like the UK, Germany, USA, Italy, and Belgium dominating the market. Despite a high concentration level indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the industry experienced a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.4% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a notable turnaround in 2024, with a growth rate of 13.85% compared to the previous year. This suggests a potential shift in market dynamics and increased demand for vapour barriers 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 Vapour Barriers Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Stringent building regulations requiring the use of vapour barriers in construction projects. |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the importance of moisture control and energy efficiency in buildings. |
4.2.3 Increasing adoption of green building practices promoting the use of vapour barriers. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices affecting the overall cost of vapour barriers. |
4.3.2 Lack of skilled labor for proper installation of vapour barriers. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative moisture control solutions such as insulation materials with built-in vapor barriers. |
5 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Trends |
6 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Membranes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Coatings, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Cementitious Water Proofing, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Stacking & Filling, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Materials Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Waterproofing, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Military, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Energy savings achieved through the use of vapour barriers. |
8.2 Number of new construction projects incorporating vapour barriers. |
8.3 Rate of compliance with building regulations regarding the use of vapour barriers. |
9 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Vapour Barriers Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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