| Product Code: ETC5662237 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The import shipments of fracking fluid and chemicals into Ireland in 2024 continued to be dominated by key exporters such as the USA, UK, Germany, Japan, and Belgium. The market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), remained high in 2024, indicating a relatively consolidated market landscape. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at 2.41%, showing steady growth over the period. Additionally, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 was recorded at 1.74%, suggesting a slight acceleration in the pace of market expansion.

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 Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Basis Fluids, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Well Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Function Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for energy resources in Ireland |
4.2.2 Government support for domestic oil and gas production |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in hydraulic fracturing techniques |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental concerns and opposition to fracking activities |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and potential bans on fracking |
4.3.3 Public health and safety risks associated with fracking chemicals |
5 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Trends |
6 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market, By Basis Fluids |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume, By Water-Based, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume, By Foam-Based, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume, By Gelled Oil-Based, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market, By Well Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume, By Horizontal, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume, By Vertical, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market, By Function Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume, By Acid, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume, By Surfactant, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume, By Biocide, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume, By Gelling Agent, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume, By Cross linker, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume, By Breaker, 2021-2031F |
6.3.8 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume, By Corrosion Inhibitor, 2021-2031F |
6.3.9 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenues & Volume, By Corrosion Inhibitor, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Environmental impact assessment scores for fracking operations |
8.2 Adoption rate of sustainable fracking fluid alternatives |
8.3 Investment in research and development of environmentally friendly fracking chemicals |
9 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Basis Fluids, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Well Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Function Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Fracking Fluid & Chemicals Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |