| Product Code: ETC12183726 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
The Ireland fluid shortening import market in 2024 continued to be dominated by top exporting countries such as Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating concentration, the market saw a modest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.38% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a significant decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -40.36%, suggesting potential shifts in market dynamics or external factors impacting import shipments of fluid shortening into Ireland.

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 Fluid Shortening Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Ingredient Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Functionality, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for convenience foods and ready-to-eat products |
4.2.2 Increasing focus on health and wellness, leading to the preference for healthier cooking oils |
4.2.3 Growth in the food service industry and bakery sector in Ireland |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as vegetable oils |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to trans fats and other ingredients in fluid shortenings |
5 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Trends |
6 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Butter Blend Shortening, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Trans-Fat-Free Shortening, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Coconut Oil Shortening, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Soybean Oil Shortening, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydrogenated Oil Shortening, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Palm Oil Shortening, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Lard-Based Shortening, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Palm Kernel Shortening, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Processing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Baked Goods, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Fast Food Chains, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Confectionery, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market, By Ingredient Type |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Vegetable Oils, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Fats, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-Hydrogenated Oils, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Blends, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market, By Functionality |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Texture Enhancer, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Moisture Retention, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Flavor Enhancer, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.5 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Shelf-Life Extender, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer awareness and preference for healthier fluid shortening options |
8.2 Adoption rate of fluid shortenings in the food service industry |
8.3 Innovation and development of new fluid shortening products |
8.4 Trends in the usage of fluid shortenings in bakery products |
8.5 Sustainability practices in the sourcing and production of fluid shortenings |
9 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Opportunity Assessment, By Ingredient Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Opportunity Assessment, By Functionality, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Fluid Shortening Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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