| Product Code: ETC5668621 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Mar 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to import glycolic acid primarily from Italy, India, South Korea, China, and Taiwan. Despite a high concentration with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market experienced a significant decline with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -10.8% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate for 2023-24 remained negative at -0.55%, reflecting a challenging year for glycolic acid imports in Ireland. Monitoring these trends can provide valuable insights for stakeholders in the industry to make informed decisions moving forward.

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 Glycolic Acid Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for skincare and cosmetic products in Ireland |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of glycolic acid in skincare |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on personal care products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations on the use of glycolic acid in cosmetic products |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative skincare ingredients |
4.3.3 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting production costs |
5 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Trends |
6 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market, By Grade |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetic, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Technical, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care & Dermatology, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Household, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement with glycolic acid skincare products (e.g., website visits, social media interactions) |
8.2 Number of new product launches containing glycolic acid |
8.3 Adoption rate of glycolic acid in professional skincare treatments |
9 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Glycolic Acid Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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