Key Market Indicators
**Irish Plastic Product Sales to Hit €2 Billion by 2028** Irish Plastic Product Sales are projected to reach approximately €2.1 billion by 2028, up from €1.9 billion in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. Since 2013, the Irish market has seen a consistent rise, averaging 2.3% growth per year. In 2023, Ireland ranked 19th in global plastic product sales, with Finland narrowly surpassing it at €1.9 billion. Italy, France, and the United Kingdom occupied the top three positions in this category. **Steady Growth in Irish Plastic Exports** Irish plastic exports are anticipated to grow to $2.2 billion by 2028, up from $2 billion in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for exports is projected to be 1.7%. Since 1997, Ireland's plastic supply has increased at a steady rate of 1.7% annually. **Irish Plastic Imports Expected to Surge** Ireland's plastic imports are expected to rise to $3.7 billion by 2028, compared to $3.4 billion in 2023. The average annual growth rate for imports is forecasted at 1.6%. Since 1997, the demand for plastic products in Ireland has grown consistently at an annual rate of 1.6%.
