| Product Code: ETC4702661 | 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 ferrochrome imports, with Sweden, Russia, UK, Germany, and USA emerging as the top exporting countries. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, potentially posing challenges for market competitiveness. Despite this, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2020-2024 stood at a steady 4.95%, with a notable growth rate of 3.6% in 2024 alone. These figures suggest a resilient market for ferrochrome imports in Ireland, pointing towards sustained demand and potential opportunities for market players.

The Ferrochrome market in Ireland is projected to grow at a negative growth rate of -0.00% 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 Ferrochrome Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Ferrochrome Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Ferrochrome Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for stainless steel products, as ferrochrome is a key ingredient in stainless steel production. |
4.2.2 Growth in the construction industry, leading to higher demand for stainless steel materials. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in ferrochrome production processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials, such as chrome ore, impacting the production cost of ferrochrome. |
4.3.2 Environmental regulations and sustainability concerns affecting the production processes of ferrochrome. |
4.3.3 Competition from other substitute materials in stainless steel production. |
5 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Trends |
6 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Ferrochrome Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Revenues & Volume, By High carbon, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium carbon, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Revenues & Volume, By Low carbon, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Ferrochrome Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Revenues & Volume, By Stainless steel, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Revenues & Volume, By Other steels, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Energy efficiency of ferrochrome production processes. |
8.2 Percentage of recycled materials used in ferrochrome production. |
8.3 Compliance with environmental regulations in ferrochrome production. |
8.4 Research and development investment in innovative ferrochrome production technologies. |
9 Ireland Ferrochrome Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Ferrochrome Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Ferrochrome Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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