| Product Code: ETC12432558 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
The import shipments of internal combustion engine self-driving cars in Ireland saw significant growth in 2024, with top exporting countries being Germany, Japan, Turkey, Metropolitan France, and Belgium. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI index, shifted from high to moderate in 2024, indicating a more balanced competitive landscape. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.49% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the increasing demand for these vehicles in Ireland. Moreover, the notable growth rate of 34.53% from 2023 to 2024 suggests a rapid expansion of the market in the country.

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 Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Level of Automation, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Component, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Fuel Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Technological advancements in self-driving car technology |
4.2.2 Increasing demand for safer and more efficient transportation solutions |
4.2.3 Government support and initiatives to promote autonomous vehicles |
4.2.4 Growing investments in research and development in the automotive sector |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial costs of self-driving car technology |
4.3.2 Concerns regarding data security and privacy |
4.3.3 Limited infrastructure to support widespread adoption of self-driving cars |
4.3.4 Regulatory challenges and legal implications related to autonomous vehicles |
5 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Trends |
6 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market, By Level of Automation |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Level of Automation, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Level 1, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Level 2, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Level 3, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Level 4, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Level 5, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market, By Component |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Artificial Intelligence (AI), 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Light Detection & Ranging (LiDAR), 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Radio Detection and Ranging (Radar), 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Sound Navigation and Ranging (Sonar), 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Global Positioning System (GPS), 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market, By Fuel Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Hybrid (HEV & PHEV), 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new self-driving car technology patents filed in Ireland |
8.2 Percentage increase in government funding for autonomous vehicle projects |
8.3 Adoption rate of self-driving car technology by major transportation companies in Ireland |
8.4 Number of partnerships between Irish automotive companies and technology firms for self-driving car development |
8.5 Growth in the number of skilled professionals working in the self-driving car technology sector in Ireland |
9 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Opportunity Assessment, By Level of Automation, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Opportunity Assessment, By Component, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Opportunity Assessment, By Fuel Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Internal Combustion Engine Self-Driving Car Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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