| Product Code: ETC4917855 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |

Ireland's Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market experienced a peak market size of €67.97 million in 2022, followed by a decline to €59.24 million in 2024. The market is forecasted to further decrease to €44.54 million by 2030, with a CAGR of -4.64% from 2025 to 2030. The downward trend can be attributed to factors such as global economic slowdown impacting steel demand and increased competition from alternative materials. Despite the challenging market conditions, recent developments in sustainable steel production technologies are expected to drive growth in the near future. Additionally, upcoming infrastructure projects in Ireland requiring steel materials are anticipated to provide opportunities for market recovery. As industry drivers continue to evolve, strategic adaptation to changing market dynamics will be crucial for market players to navigate the challenging landscape effectively.

In the Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market, exports exhibited a mixed performance over the years. Starting at €866.26 thousand in 2019, exports saw a decline to €800.73 thousand in 2020 but then showed significant growth to €4.27 million in 2022, marking a peak point. Subsequently, there was a decrease to €2.79 million in 2023 and a slight recovery to €4.02 million in 2024. Meanwhile, imports followed a similar pattern, starting at €37.57 million in 2019, decreasing to €29.08 million in 2020, and then reaching a peak of €70.56 million in 2022 before dropping to €45.46 million in 2023. In 2024, imports increased to €58.95 million. The fluctuations in both exports and imports can be attributed to global steel market dynamics, evolving trade agreements, and domestic demand for steel products in Ireland. The notable growth in 2022 could be a result of increased infrastructure projects or a surge in construction activities, while the subsequent declines might reflect market corrections or shifts in demand-supply dynamics. Further analysis of steel consumption trends in Ireland and international steel prices could provide deeper insights into these fluctuations.
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 Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in construction and infrastructure projects in Ireland, leading to increased demand for hot rolled steel round bars. |
4.2.2 Expansion of manufacturing and industrial sectors in the country, driving the need for hot rolled steel round bars. |
4.2.3 Emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly construction materials, with hot rolled steel round bars being a preferred choice due to their durability and recyclability. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices impacting the overall production cost of hot rolled steel round bars. |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative materials such as cold rolled steel or aluminum affecting the market demand for hot rolled steel round bars. |
4.3.3 Economic uncertainties and market volatility influencing investment decisions in construction and manufacturing sectors, thereby impacting the demand for hot rolled steel round bars. |
5 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Trends |
6 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Revenues & Volume, By Production Equipment, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Revenues & Volume, By General Application, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Revenues & Volume, By Stainless Steel Bars, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Revenues & Volume, By Carbon Steel Bars, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of hot rolled steel round bars in the Irish market. |
8.2 Number of construction permits issued in Ireland, indicating the potential demand for hot rolled steel round bars. |
8.3 Capacity utilization rate of hot rolled steel round bar manufacturers in Ireland, reflecting market demand and production efficiency. |
9 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Hot Rolled Steel Round Bars Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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