| Product Code: ETC5670350 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Mar 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to witness a significant influx of aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents & thinners from key exporters including the USA, UK, Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany. The industry displayed a high level of concentration with a Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) remaining at elevated levels. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at a steady 3.81%, while the growth rate in 2024 spiked impressively at 20.05%. This indicates a robust demand and import activity within the sector, pointing towards a positive outlook for the market in Ireland.

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 Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand from end-user industries such as paints, coatings, and adhesives due to their properties like high solvency power and low toxicity. |
4.2.2 Growing emphasis on environmentally friendly products leading to the adoption of bio-based aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents and thinners. |
4.2.3 Rising investments in infrastructure development and construction activities driving the demand for solvents and thinners for various applications. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials like crude oil impacting the production costs of aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents and thinners. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions leading to the need for compliance and potentially limiting the use of certain solvents. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative solvents like acetone, toluene, and others affecting market penetration and growth prospects. |
5 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Trends |
6 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Revenues & Volume, By Mineral Spirits, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Revenues & Volume, By Hexane, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Revenues & Volume, By Heptane, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints & Coatings, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Revenues & Volume, By Cleaning & Degreasing, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Revenues & Volume, By Adhesives, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerosols, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Revenues & Volume, By Rubbers & polymers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.7 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Revenues & Volume, By Printing inks, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Environmental Impact Index: measuring the sustainability and eco-friendliness of aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents and thinners. |
8.2 Innovation Adoption Rate: tracking the rate at which new bio-based solvents are being adopted in the market. |
8.3 Utilization Rate in Key Industries: monitoring the extent of usage of solvents and thinners in key sectors like paints, coatings, and adhesives. |
9 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents & Thinners Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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