| Product Code: ETC4854015 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |

The Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market experienced significant fluctuations from 2020 to 2024. The market reached its peak size of €17.96 million in 2022, marked by an impressive growth rate of 68.46%. However, this growth was followed by a decline, with actual market sizes of €17.38 million in 2023 and €14.27 million in 2024, reflecting a CAGR of -10.85% during this period. Looking ahead to the forecasted years 2025 to 2030, the market is projected to continue its downward trend, with sizes declining from €13.25 million in 2025 to €8.19 million by 2030, corresponding to a CAGR of -8.85%. This decline can be attributed to factors such as shifts in consumer preferences, stricter regulations, and a potential oversaturation of the market. As the industry adapts to these challenges, emerging trends in sustainability and innovation may provide new opportunities, though the overall outlook remains cautious.

In the Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market, exports experienced notable fluctuations during the period under review. Starting at €28.56 thousand in 2019, exports sharply increased to €114.15 thousand in 2020 before dropping to €27.57 thousand in 2021. The following years saw a further decline to €14.42 thousand in 2022, a slight recovery to €31.78 thousand in 2023, and then a moderate increase to €50.63 thousand in 2024. However, by 2025, exports dropped to €38.06 thousand. Conversely, imports followed a different trajectory, decreasing steadily from €11.41 million in 2019 to €11.39 million in 2023, before a slight increase to €12.47 million in 2024 and a subsequent decline to €11.04 million in 2025. These dynamics could be attributed to various factors such as changes in global demand, currency fluctuations, and regulatory developments impacting trade agreements and tariffs within the industry. Recent studies highlight how geopolitical factors and sustainability concerns are influencing alcohol trade, potentially contributing to the observed export and import trends in the Irish market.
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 Ethyl Alcohol Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user Industry, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for alcoholic beverages in Ireland |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of craft breweries and distilleries |
4.2.3 Favorable government regulations supporting the alcohol industry |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Health concerns and changing consumer preferences towards healthier alternatives |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to alcohol advertising and consumption |
4.3.3 Competition from imported alcoholic beverages |
5 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Trends |
6 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market, By Grade |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Grade, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Grade, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical Grade, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Lab Grade, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market, By End-user Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive and Transportation, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverage, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics and Personal Care (Includes hand-Sanitizer), 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Revenues & Volume, By Other End-user Industries, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of ethyl alcohol products in Ireland |
8.2 Number of new product launches in the ethyl alcohol market |
8.3 Consumer sentiment and perception towards Irish ethyl alcohol products |
8.4 Investment in research and development for new ethyl alcohol products |
8.5 Sustainability practices adopted by ethyl alcohol manufacturers in Ireland |
9 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user Industry, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Ethyl Alcohol Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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