| Product Code: ETC5035161 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
In 2024, Ireland saw a significant increase in handball import shipments, with top exporting countries including China, Pakistan, India, UK, and other miscellaneous areas. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, shifted from moderate to high in just one year, indicating a more consolidated market landscape. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 remained strong at 13.08%, suggesting a consistent demand for handball imports in Ireland.
By 2027, the Handball market in Ireland is anticipated to reach a growth rate of 0.00%, as part of an increasingly competitive Europe region, where Germany remains at the forefront, supported by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia, driving innovations and market adoption across sectors.

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 Handball Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Handball Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Handball Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Handball Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Handball Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Handball Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Handball Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing popularity of handball as a recreational and competitive sport in Ireland |
4.2.2 Increased focus on promoting sports participation and physical activity by the government and organizations |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the health benefits associated with playing handball |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited availability of handball facilities and infrastructure in Ireland |
4.3.2 Lack of professional leagues and opportunities for players to pursue a career in handball |
4.3.3 Competition from other popular sports in Ireland, such as Gaelic football and hurling |
5 Ireland Handball Market Trends |
6 Ireland Handball Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Handball Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Handball Market Revenues & Volume, By For Male, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Handball Market Revenues & Volume, By For Female, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Handball Market Revenues & Volume, By For Children, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Handball Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Handball Market Revenues & Volume, By Competition, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Handball Market Revenues & Volume, By Training, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Handball Market Revenues & Volume, By Recreational Activities, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Handball Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Handball Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Handball Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Handball Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Handball Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of handball clubs and facilities in Ireland |
8.2 Participation rates in handball events and tournaments |
8.3 Investment in grassroots development programs for handball in Ireland |
9 Ireland Handball Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Handball Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Handball Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Handball Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Handball Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Handball Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |