| Product Code: ETC4847232 | 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`s cheese import market saw a shift in concentration levels from high to moderate, indicating increased competition among top exporting countries like the UK, Germany, Denmark, Italy, and Metropolitan France. Despite a challenging CAGR of -4.01% from 2020-24 and a significant growth rate decline of -26.46% in 2024, the market remains dynamic. The evolving landscape suggests opportunities for exporters to adapt strategies and capitalize on emerging trends to maintain a competitive edge in the Irish cheese market.

The Cheese market in Ireland is projected to grow at a stable growth rate of 1.96% by 2027, highlighting the country's increasing focus on advanced technologies within the Europe region, where Germany holds the dominant position, followed closely by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia, shaping overall regional demand.

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 Cheese Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Cheese Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Cheese Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Cheese Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing consumer preference for natural and organic products |
4.2.2 Increasing awareness about the health benefits of cheese consumption |
4.2.3 Rise in demand for specialty and artisanal cheeses |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in milk prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Competition from imported cheeses in the market |
4.3.3 Stringent regulations and quality standards affecting production and distribution |
5 Ireland Cheese Market Trends |
6 Ireland Cheese Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Cheese Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Processed, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Cheese Market, By Product |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Mozzarella, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Cheddar, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Feta, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Parmesan, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Roquefort, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Cheese Market, By Source |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Cow Milk, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Sheep Milk, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Goat Milk, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Buffalo, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Ireland Cheese Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Hypermarkets, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Specialty Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 Ireland Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Cheese Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Cheese Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Cheese Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Cheese Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of Irish cheeses |
8.2 Number of new product launches in the cheese market |
8.3 Consumer sentiment towards Irish cheese brands |
8.4 Production efficiency metrics such as yield per cow or per liter of milk |
8.5 Export demand for Irish cheeses |
9 Ireland Cheese Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Cheese Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Cheese Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Cheese Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Cheese Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Cheese Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Cheese Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Cheese Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |