Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Ireland compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Ireland
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#21 In EuropeBusiness
#27 In EuropeEmployees
#27 In EuropeWages
#20 In EuropeThe Plastic Product Manufacturing in Ireland ranks 21st in Europe with regards to its 2024 revenue (€2.1bn). Revenue received by operators in Ireland has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (4.5 %) most comparable to...
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2024
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What is the market size of the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland in 2024?
The market size of the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland is €2.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Ireland industry in 2024?
There are 382 businesses in the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland has been growing at a CAGR of 4.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland is expected to grow.
What does the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Ireland include?
Plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles and Plastic packing goods are part of the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry.
How competitive is the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Plastic Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Wood & Straw Product Manufacturing in Ireland
- Rubber Product Manufacturing in Ireland
- Tanks, Reservoir & Metal Container Manufacturing in Ireland
Complementors
- Metal Shaping in Ireland
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry manufacture plastic plates, sheets, blocks, film, foil and strips and finished plastic products, including tubes, pipes and hoses. They also produce rigid and flexible plastic articles to pack goods like bags, cases, sacks, boxes and bottles, household items, insulating parts and office and school supplies. Plastic construction supplies include plastic doors, windows, frames and blinds, skirting boards, tanks and reservoirs.
What's included in this industry?
Plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profilesPlastic packing goodsPlastic construction suppliesIndustry Code
222 - Manufacture of plastics products in Ireland
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Ireland
- Employees in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Ireland
- Business in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Ireland
- Profit in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Ireland
Current Performance
Analysis
How does this country's performance compare to Europe?
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Plastic manufacturers have to follow several regulations. The REACH regulation, the 10/2011 EU Regulation and the EU Packaging Regulation set out the correct handling of chemicals and plastics and how they should be disposed of or recycled.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Ireland industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Rampant supply-side inflation drags up purchase costs. Supply chain disruptions drove up plastic producers’ purchase costs in 2021 and 2022, but they’re set to edge back downwards inn 2024, supporting profitability.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Plastic Product Manufacturing in Ireland industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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