| Product Code: ETC4848828 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to rely heavily on imports of buttermilk, with the UK, Metropolitan France, New Zealand, Poland, and Germany being the top exporting countries. Despite a high concentration level indicated by the HHI, the market experienced a significant decline with a CAGR of -12.92% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate plummeted even further in 2024, with a sharp decline of -42.11% compared to the previous year. These trends suggest a challenging market environment for buttermilk importers in Ireland, highlighting the importance of strategic decisions to navigate the changing landscape.

The Buttermilk market in Ireland is projected to grow at a stable growth rate of 3.92% by 2027, within the Europe region led by Germany, along with other countries like United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia, collectively shaping a dynamic and evolving market environment driven by innovation and increasing adoption of emerging technologies.

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 Buttermilk Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Buttermilk Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Buttermilk Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Buttermilk Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing consumer awareness about the health benefits of buttermilk |
4.2.2 Increasing demand for natural and organic food products |
4.2.3 Rising popularity of traditional Irish cuisine both domestically and internationally |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices (e.g., milk) |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative dairy products such as almond or soy milk |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to food safety and labeling |
5 Ireland Buttermilk Market Trends |
6 Ireland Buttermilk Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Buttermilk Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Buttermilk Market, By End-use Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage Industry, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, By Foodservice Industry, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, By Processed Food Industry, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Buttermilk Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, By Business to Business, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Buttermilk Market Revenues & Volume, By Business to Consumer, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Buttermilk Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Buttermilk Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Buttermilk Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Buttermilk Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement with buttermilk-related content on social media platforms |
8.2 Number of new product launches featuring buttermilk as a key ingredient |
8.3 Percentage increase in buttermilk exports from Ireland to other countries |
9 Ireland Buttermilk Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Buttermilk Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Buttermilk Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Buttermilk Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Buttermilk Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Buttermilk Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Buttermilk Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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