| Product Code: ETC5069608 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
In 2024, Ireland saw a significant increase in the concentration of footwear sole material imports, with Italy, UK, Areas, nes, Portugal, and Germany emerging as the top exporting countries. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2023, the concentration became even more pronounced in 2024. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 77.66% from 2020 to 2024 showcases the growing demand for sole materials in Ireland. However, a slight decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -8.51% suggests a potential shift or stabilization in the market dynamics.
| 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 Footwear Sole Material Market Overview | 
| 3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators | 
| 3.2 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.3 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market - Industry Life Cycle | 
| 3.4 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market - Porter's Five Forces | 
| 3.5 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.6 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Gender, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.7 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.8 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.9 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Component, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 4 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Dynamics | 
| 4.1 Impact Analysis | 
| 4.2 Market Drivers | 
| 4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness towards sustainable and eco-friendly footwear materials | 
| 4.2.2 Growth in the footwear industry and changing fashion trends | 
| 4.2.3 Innovation in sole material technology and design | 
| 4.3 Market Restraints | 
| 4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs | 
| 4.3.2 Competition from imported footwear products with lower production costs | 
| 4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental standards and compliance | 
| 5 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Trends | 
| 6 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Segmentations | 
| 6.1 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market, By Distribution Channel | 
| 6.1.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.1.2 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Shoe Stores, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.1.3 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Stores, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.1.4 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Super Markets, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.1.5 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.2 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market, By Gender | 
| 6.2.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.2.2 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Men, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.2.3 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.2.4 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Kids, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.3 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market, By Product | 
| 6.3.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.3.2 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Athletic Footwear Sole Material, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.3.3 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-athletic Footwear Sole Material, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.4 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market, By Material | 
| 6.4.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.4.2 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic Footwear Soles, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.4.3 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Rubber Footwear Soles, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.4.4 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Leather Footwear Soles, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.4.5 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Materials, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.5 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market, By Component | 
| 6.5.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.5.2 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By In Sole, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.5.3 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Mid Sole, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.5.4 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Out Sole, 2021-2031F | 
| 6.5.5 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Unit Sole, 2021-2031F | 
| 7 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Import-Export Trade Statistics | 
| 7.1 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Export to Major Countries | 
| 7.2 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Imports from Major Countries | 
| 8 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Key Performance Indicators | 
| 8.1 Percentage of footwear companies using sustainable sole materials | 
| 8.2 Rate of adoption of new sole material technologies in the market | 
| 8.3 Consumer demand for eco-friendly footwear options | 
| 8.4 Number of patents filed for innovative sole material designs | 
| 8.5 Percentage of footwear manufacturers meeting environmental standards in production process | 
| 9 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market - Opportunity Assessment | 
| 9.1 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 9.2 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Opportunity Assessment, By Gender, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 9.3 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 9.4 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 9.5 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Opportunity Assessment, By Component, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 10 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market - Competitive Landscape | 
| 10.1 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 | 
| 10.2 Ireland Footwear Sole Material Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters | 
| 11 Company Profiles | 
| 12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |