| Product Code: ETC4757058 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The import of alfalfa hay to Ireland in 2024 saw significant growth, with top exporting countries being Spain, UK, Metropolitan France, Canada, and Germany. The market remained highly concentrated, with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2024. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was a notable 7.41%, indicating a strong upward trend in demand. Additionally, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 surged by 25.78%, reflecting a rapid acceleration in import shipments. This data suggests a thriving market for alfalfa hay imports in Ireland.

By 2027, the Alfalfa Hay market in Ireland is anticipated to reach a growth rate of 1.00%, 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 Alfalfa Hay Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for high-quality forage in livestock feed due to rising awareness about animal health and nutrition. |
4.2.2 Growing trend towards organic farming practices leading to higher demand for alfalfa hay as a natural, nutrient-rich feed option. |
4.2.3 Favorable government policies supporting agriculture and livestock farming in Ireland. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Weather fluctuations and climate change impacting alfalfa hay production and quality. |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative forage options such as clover and grass affecting market share. |
5 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Trends |
6 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Revenues & Volume, By Bales, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Revenues & Volume, By Pellets, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Revenues & Volume, By Cubes, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy Animal Feed, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Revenues & Volume, By Poultry Feed, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Revenues & Volume, By Horse Feed, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Applications, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of alfalfa hay in Ireland. |
8.2 Number of organic farms using alfalfa hay as a primary feed source. |
8.3 Percentage of total agricultural land allocated to alfalfa hay cultivation in Ireland. |
9 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Alfalfa Hay Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |