| Product Code: ETC5145950 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The expanded clay import market in Ireland continues to thrive in 2024, with the UK, Poland, Germany, Portugal, and Turkey leading as major exporting countries. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, suggesting strong competition among key players. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.68% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the sustained expansion of the market. Moreover, the growth rate of 6.28% in 2024 signifies ongoing momentum in the industry, making it an attractive sector for investors and stakeholders.

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 Expanded Clay Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Expanded Clay Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Expanded Clay Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Revenues & Volume Share Segmentations, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing construction industry in Ireland, leading to increased demand for construction materials like expanded clay |
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting sustainable construction practices, where expanded clay is used as a lightweight aggregate |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the benefits of using expanded clay in horticulture and landscaping projects |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the production cost of expanded clay |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative lightweight aggregates such as perlite and vermiculite |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental concerns and mining permits for clay extraction |
5 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Trends |
6 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Segmentations |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Revenues & Volume, By Up to 250 kg/mA, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Revenues & Volume, By 250-280 kg/mA, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Revenues & Volume, By 280-330 kg/mA, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Revenues & Volume, By 330-500 kg/mA, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Revenues & Volume, By Above 500 kg/mA, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Expanded Clay Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Revenues & Volume, By Residential Building, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial Building, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Revenues & Volume, By Infrastructure, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of expanded clay in the Irish market |
8.2 Adoption rate of expanded clay in new construction projects |
8.3 Number of horticulture and landscaping projects using expanded clay as a key material |
9 Ireland Expanded Clay Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Opportunity Assessment Segmentations, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Expanded Clay Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Expanded Clay Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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