| Product Code: ETC12232110 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see a significant inflow of aluminium scrap imports, with the UK, China, India, Germany, and Austria leading the way. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, suggesting potential challenges for market competitiveness. However, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.39% from 2020 to 2024 demonstrates steady growth. Furthermore, the impressive growth rate of 15.03% from 2023 to 2024 signals a positive momentum in the aluminium scrap import 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 Aluminium Scrap Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Scrap Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Processing Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Purity Level, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing focus on sustainability and recycling efforts in Ireland |
4.2.2 Growing demand for aluminium scrap in various industries for cost-effective production |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting recycling and circular economy practices |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating global aluminium prices impacting the scrap market |
4.3.2 Lack of proper infrastructure for efficient collection and processing of aluminium scrap in Ireland |
5 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Trends |
6 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market, By Scrap Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Scrap Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By New Scrap, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Old Scrap, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Mixed Scrap, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market, By End-Use |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market, By Source |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Manufacturing Waste, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Demolition Waste, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market, By Processing Type |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Sorting, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Melting, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market, By Purity Level |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By High Purity, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium Purity, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in aluminium scrap collection rates in Ireland |
8.2 Adoption rate of advanced recycling technologies in the aluminium scrap industry |
8.3 Growth in the number of partnerships between recyclers and industries for sourcing aluminium scrap |
9 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Opportunity Assessment, By Scrap Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Opportunity Assessment, By Processing Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Opportunity Assessment, By Purity Level, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Aluminium Scrap Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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