Key Market Indicators
Sales of Irish plastic packaging are expected to reach €318.88 million by 2026, a 0.9% decrease from the 2021 figure of €337.82 million. Since 2013, the Irish market has fallen by 7.7% year on year. Ireland was the 19th largest market in 2021, behind Finland with €337.82 million. Italy, France and Spain ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. Irish plastic packaging exports are forecast to reach $258.6 million by 2026, a 2.1% average year-on-year increase from 2021's figure of $229.5 million. Since 1997, Irish supply has risen 6.7% year on year. In 2021, Ireland was the 35th largest exporter, behind El Salvador with $229.5 million. The United States, Germany and France were 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. Irish plastic packaging imports are expected to reach $562.2 million by 2026, a 1.5% average year-on-year growth from the 2021 figure of $518.3 million. Since 1997, Irish demand has increased by 4% year on year. In 2021, Ireland was the 25th largest importer, behind Indonesia with $518.3 million. Germany, France and Mexico placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
