| Product Code: ETC5337603 | 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 |
In 2024, Ireland`s hog production and pork import market continued to face challenges with a negative CAGR of -7.57% from 2020 to 2024. Despite this, the top exporting countries to Ireland remained consistent, with the UK, Spain, Germany, Denmark, and Netherlands leading the way. The high concentration of market share, as indicated by the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), suggests limited competition in the industry. The slight improvement in the growth rate from -3.15% in 2023 to -7.57% in 2024 indicates a potential stabilization, but the market still faces ongoing pressures.

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 Hog Production and Pork Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Users, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for pork products in Ireland and internationally |
4.2.2 Technological advancements in hog production leading to increased efficiency and productivity |
4.2.3 Government support and policies favoring the hog production industry |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating feed prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Health concerns related to pork consumption affecting market demand |
4.3.3 Environmental regulations and sustainability challenges in hog production |
5 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Trends |
6 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market, By Form |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Fresh, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Processed, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Leg/Ham, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Loin of Pork, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Belly/Side of Pork/Bacon, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Ribs, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Shoulder/Boston Butt, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Picnic Shoulder/ Hand, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market, By End Users |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Processing Industry, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Service Providers, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Household/ Retail, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By B2B Direct, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Hypermarkets/ Supermarkets, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Butcher Shop/ Wets, 2021-2031F |
6.4.7 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retailing, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average weight gain per hog |
8.2 Feed conversion ratio |
8.3 Percentage of hogs meeting quality standards |
8.4 Number of new technologies implemented in hog production |
8.5 Environmental impact indicators (e.g., carbon footprint, waste management) |
9 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Users, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Hog Production and Pork Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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