| Product Code: ETC5376705 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Ireland`s knitwear import market continues to thrive in 2024, with top exporting countries including China, Bangladesh, and various European nations. The market shows low concentration with a Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2024. A strong Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 16.73% from 2020 to 2024 indicates sustained growth, while a notable growth rate of 26.69% from 2023 to 2024 highlights the increasing demand for knitwear imports in Ireland. The diversification of sources and impressive growth rates suggest a promising outlook for the knitwear import market in Ireland.

In the Europe region, the Knitwear market in Ireland is projected to expand at a stable growth rate of 1.97% by 2027. The largest economy is Germany, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

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 Knitwear Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Knitwear Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Knitwear Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Consumer Group, 2022 & 2032F |
3.9 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Knitwear Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly clothing options |
4.2.2 Rising popularity of Irish heritage and culture globally |
4.2.3 Increasing focus on quality craftsmanship and unique designs in knitwear |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Intense competition from other apparel segments |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.3 Seasonal demand fluctuations affecting sales and revenue |
5 Ireland Knitwear Market Trends |
6 Ireland Knitwear Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Knitwear Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Innerwear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By T-Shirts & Shirts, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Sweaters & Jackets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Sweatshirts & Hoodies, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Shorts & Trousers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Evening Dresses, Suits, & Leggings, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Knitwear Market, By Material Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Blended, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Knitwear Market, By Applications |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Outerwear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Innerwear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Sportswear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Ireland Knitwear Market, By Consumer Group |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Men, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Kids, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5 Ireland Knitwear Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Online , 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.3 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Knitwear Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Knitwear Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Knitwear Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Knitwear Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of sales from new sustainable knitwear products |
8.2 Number of partnerships with Irish cultural organizations for promotion |
8.3 Customer satisfaction ratings for craftsmanship and design innovation in knitwear |
9 Ireland Knitwear Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Knitwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Knitwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Knitwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Ireland Knitwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Consumer Group, 2022 & 2032F |
9.5 Ireland Knitwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Knitwear Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Knitwear Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Knitwear Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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