| Product Code: ETC5039018 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to heavily rely on imports for ice skating equipment, with top exporting countries being China, Areas NES, UK, USA, and Germany. High Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. Despite a decline in CAGR from 2020 to 2024 at -11.43%, the negative growth rate in 2024 of -25.19% suggests a significant downturn. Irish market for ice skating equipment may be facing challenges, possibly due to changing consumer preferences or economic factors impacting import trends.

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 Ice Skating Equipment Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Buyer Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sales Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing interest in winter sports and recreational activities in Ireland |
4.2.2 Increasing disposable income leading to higher spending on leisure activities |
4.2.3 Rise in popularity of ice skating as a form of exercise and entertainment |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Seasonal nature of ice skating leading to fluctuations in demand |
4.3.2 Limited availability of ice skating rinks in Ireland |
4.3.3 High cost associated with purchasing ice skating equipment |
5 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Trends |
6 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market, By Buyer Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Individual, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Institutional, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Promotional, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Ice Figure Skates, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Ice Hockey Skates, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Ice Racing Skates, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Recreational Ice Skates, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Ice Skating Apparels, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Ice Skating Protection Accessories, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market, By Sales Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct to Customer Brand Outlets, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct to Customer Institutional Channels, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct to Customer Online Channels, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Franchised Sports Outlets, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Independent Sports Outlets, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Modern Trade Channels, 2021-2031F |
6.3.8 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3.9 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of ice skating rinks in Ireland |
8.2 Participation rate in ice skating activities |
8.3 Average spending per visit on ice skating equipment |
8.4 Percentage of population engaging in winter sports |
8.5 Frequency of ice skating events and competitions in Ireland |
9 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Buyer Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sales Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Ice Skating Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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