| Product Code: ETC5292383 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Ireland`s natural sand import market experienced significant growth in 2024, with top exporting countries being the UK, Germany, USA, Netherlands, and Sweden. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, remained very high, indicating a competitive landscape dominated by a few key players. The impressive CAGR of 20.78% from 2020 to 2024 reflects a robust and expanding market, with a notable growth rate of 28.82% in 2024 alone. This data suggests a positive outlook for the natural sand import industry in Ireland, driven by strong demand and strategic partnerships with key exporting nations.

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 Natural Sand Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Natural Sand Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Natural Sand Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Natural Sand Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Natural Sand Market Revenues & Volume Share Segmentations, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Natural Sand Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Natural Sand Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Construction Industry Growth: Increased construction activities in Ireland drive the demand for natural sand for various construction purposes. |
4.2.2 Infrastructure Development Projects: Government investments in infrastructure projects lead to higher demand for natural sand for roads, bridges, and other construction projects. |
4.2.3 Environmental Regulations: Emphasis on sustainable sourcing and environmentally friendly practices boosts the demand for responsibly sourced natural sand. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental Concerns: Stricter regulations on sand mining and extraction impact the availability and cost of natural sand. |
4.3.2 Competition from Alternative Materials: Substitution of natural sand with manufactured sand or other alternatives can pose a challenge to the market. |
4.3.3 Economic Downturn: Fluctuations in the economy can lead to reduced construction activities, affecting the demand for natural sand. |
5 Ireland Natural Sand Market Trends |
6 Ireland Natural Sand Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Natural Sand Market Segmentations |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Natural Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By River Sand, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Natural Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Mountain Sand, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Natural Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Sea Sand, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Natural Sand Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Natural Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Natural Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Natural Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Natural Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Infrastructure, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Natural Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Natural Sand Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Natural Sand Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Natural Sand Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Natural Sand Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Environmental Compliance Metrics: Monitoring and adherence to environmental regulations and sustainable practices in sand extraction and processing. |
8.2 Infrastructure Investment Index: Tracking government spending on infrastructure projects to gauge potential demand for natural sand. |
8.3 Construction Activity Indicators: Monitoring indicators such as building permits, construction starts, and project pipelines to assess the demand for natural sand in the market. |
9 Ireland Natural Sand Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Natural Sand Market Opportunity Assessment Segmentations, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Natural Sand Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Natural Sand Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Natural Sand Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Natural Sand Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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