| Product Code: ETC5246897 | 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 rely heavily on base metals imports, with the USA, UK, India, China, and Germany being the top exporters. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for base metals imports from 2020 to 2024 experienced a significant decline of -33.21%, with a sharp drop in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -78.53%. The market dynamics suggest a challenging environment for base metals importers in Ireland, requiring strategic planning and adaptation to evolving global trade conditions.

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 Base Metals Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Base Metals Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Base Metals Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Base Metals Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand from industries such as construction and automotive |
4.2.2 Increasing investments in infrastructure projects in Ireland |
4.2.3 Favorable government policies and initiatives promoting mining and metal extraction |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of base metals in the global market |
4.3.2 Environmental regulations impacting mining and extraction operations in Ireland |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials like plastics and composites |
5 Ireland Base Metals Market Trends |
6 Ireland Base Metals Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Base Metals Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Copper, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Zinc, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Lead, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Nickel, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Aluminum, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Tin, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Base Metals Market, By End-user Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive and Transportation, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical and Electronics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Products, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical Devices, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Base Metals Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Base Metals Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Base Metals Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Base Metals Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled metals used in manufacturing processes |
8.2 Number of new mining permits issued by the Irish government |
8.3 Energy consumption efficiency in metal extraction processes |
9 Ireland Base Metals Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Base Metals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Base Metals Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Base Metals Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Base Metals Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Base Metals Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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