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Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing in Ireland Industry Data and Analysis
Rising private consumption and industrial production levels have contributed to an expanding order book, with cardboard packaging sales primarily tied to consumer spending patterns. The growth of the online retail sector, aided by more digital investment by retailers and shifting consumer behaviour, has provided opportunities to win contracts for cardboard packaging manufacturers. E-commerce activity is growing rapidly, raising the need for paper packaging as many online retailers shun plastic to enhance sustainability.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released March 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland operates under the SIC industry code C17.210IE. Companies in this industry manufacture cardboard packaging and paper bags and sacks for a range of downstream customers. Cardboard packaging includes corrugated and solid cardboard boxes, folding cartons and customised cardboard containers. Related terms covered in the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland include corrugated cardboard, e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and mergers and acquisitions (m&a).
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland include Corrugated cartons, boxes and cases, Non-corrugated cartons, boxes and cases and Paper bags and sacks.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland include Smurfit Kappa Ireland Ltd, SAICA Pack Ireland Ltd and VPK Packaging Ltd.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland in 2026?
The market size of the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland is €430.1m in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland in 2026?
There are 43 businesses in the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland?
The Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland?
The Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland has been growing at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland?
The biggest companies operating in the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland are Smurfit Kappa Ireland Ltd, SAICA Pack Ireland Ltd and VPK Packaging Ltd
What does the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland include?
Corrugated cartons, boxes and cases and Non-corrugated cartons, boxes and cases are part of the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland?
The company holding the most market share in the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland is Smurfit Kappa Ireland Ltd.
How competitive is the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Cardboard Packaging & Paper Bag Manufacturing industry in Ireland.
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