| Product Code: ETC4985951 | 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 heavily rely on meat imports, with the UK, Spain, Belgium, Metropolitan France, and Netherlands being the top exporters. Despite a concerning high concentration level indicated by the HHI, the industry saw a moderate growth with a CAGR of 3.71% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a slight decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024, dropping by -3.73%. This suggests a need for market players to closely monitor and adapt to changing dynamics in the edible meat import sector to sustain growth in the coming years.

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 Edible Meat Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Edible Meat Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Edible Meat Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Edible Meat Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Edible Meat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Meat Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Edible Meat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Edible Meat Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer preference for high-quality and locally sourced meat products |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the health benefits of consuming lean proteins |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on premium meat products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and compliance requirements in the meat processing industry |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.3 Increasing competition from alternative protein sources such as plant-based meat substitutes |
5 Ireland Edible Meat Market Trends |
6 Ireland Edible Meat Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Edible Meat Market, By Meat Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Edible Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Poultry, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Edible Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Beef, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Edible Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Mutton, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Edible Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Meat Types, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Edible Meat Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Edible Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Chilled, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Edible Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Frozen, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Edible Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Fresh, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Edible Meat Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Edible Meat Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Edible Meat Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Edible Meat Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer satisfaction levels with the quality and variety of meat products available in the market |
8.2 Adoption rate of new meat processing technologies and innovations |
8.3 Sustainability practices implemented by meat producers in terms of waste reduction and carbon footprint |
8.4 Market penetration of premium meat products in the target consumer segment |
9 Ireland Edible Meat Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Edible Meat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Meat Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Edible Meat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Edible Meat Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Edible Meat Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Edible Meat Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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