| Product Code: ETC4806268 | 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 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see a substantial influx of andalusite imports, with key exporting countries being the USA, UK, Norway (excluding Svalbard and Jan Mayen), Bosnia Herzegovina, and China. The High Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a high level of concentration within the market. Despite a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.32% from 2020 to 2024, there was a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -0.79%. This data suggests a stable demand for andalusite imports in Ireland, with a diverse range of countries contributing to the market.

By 2027, Ireland's Andalusite market is forecasted to achieve a negative growth rate of -0.00%, with Germany leading the Europe region, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

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 Andalusite Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Andalusite Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Andalusite Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Andalusite Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Andalusite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Andalusite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Andalusite Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in the construction industry leading to increased demand for andalusite in refractory applications |
4.2.2 Rising focus on renewable energy sources driving demand for andalusite in the production of refractory materials for kilns and incinerators |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of andalusite in high-temperature applications for energy efficiency and sustainability |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the production cost of andalusite-based products |
4.3.2 Intense competition from alternative refractory materials affecting market penetration of andalusite products |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental concerns and emissions control in the production and use of andalusite-based materials |
5 Ireland Andalusite Market Trends |
6 Ireland Andalusite Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Andalusite Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Andalusite Market Revenues & Volume, By Pink, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Andalusite Market Revenues & Volume, By Grey, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Andalusite Market Revenues & Volume, By Yellow, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Andalusite Market Revenues & Volume, By Green, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Andalusite Market Revenues & Volume, By Violet, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Andalusite Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Andalusite Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Andalusite Market Revenues & Volume, By Refractories, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Andalusite Market Revenues & Volume, By Foundry, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Andalusite Market Revenues & Volume, By Kiln Furniture, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Andalusite Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Andalusite Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Andalusite Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Andalusite Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Andalusite Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of andalusite products |
8.2 Number of new construction projects utilizing andalusite-based refractory materials |
8.3 Adoption rate of andalusite in renewable energy projects |
8.4 Research and development investment in enhancing the properties of andalusite products |
8.5 Number of partnerships or collaborations for expanding market reach and product innovation |
9 Ireland Andalusite Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Andalusite Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Andalusite Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Andalusite Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Andalusite Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Andalusite Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |