| Product Code: ETC11401134 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
In 2024, Ireland`s aqua feed import market continued to see a high concentration with top exporters being the USA, UK, Netherlands, Hungary, and Germany. Despite a challenging CAGR of -1.73% from 2020 to 2024, the market experienced a sharp decline in growth rate by -8.74% from 2023 to 2024. This indicates a challenging environment for aqua feed imports in Ireland, possibly influenced by various factors such as market dynamics, trade regulations, and economic conditions. Stakeholders may need to closely monitor these trends and adjust strategies accordingly to navigate the evolving market landscape.

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 Aqua Feed Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Aqua Feed Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Aqua Feed Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Species, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Additive, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Lifecycle, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer demand for high-quality fish products |
4.2.2 Growth in aquaculture industry in Ireland |
4.2.3 Implementation of sustainable aquaculture practices |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices |
4.3.2 Stringent government regulations on aqua feed production |
4.3.3 Competition from imported aqua feed products |
5 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Trends |
6 Ireland Aqua Feed Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Aqua Feed Market, By Species |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Species, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Tilapia, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Carp, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Salmon, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Catfish, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Aqua Feed Market, By Additive |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Amino Acids, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Antibiotics, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Vitamins, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Feed Acidifiers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Aqua Feed Market, By Form |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Dry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Wet, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Aqua Feed Market, By Lifecycle |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Starter Feed, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Grower Feed, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Finisher Feed, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average feed conversion ratio (FCR) of aquaculture operations |
8.2 Adoption rate of sustainable aquaculture practices |
8.3 Percentage of aquaculture farms using locally sourced aqua feed ingredients |
9 Ireland Aqua Feed Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Opportunity Assessment, By Species, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Opportunity Assessment, By Additive, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Opportunity Assessment, By Lifecycle, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Aqua Feed Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Aqua Feed Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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