| Product Code: ETC5147147 | 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 |
The Ireland limestone import market showed strong growth in 2024, with top exporting countries including the UK, India, and Germany. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, while the impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.29% from 2020 to 2024 highlights sustained expansion. A notable growth rate of 14.3% from 2023 to 2024 suggests increasing demand for limestone in Ireland, emphasizing the significance of these import shipments for the construction and manufacturing industries.

The Limestone market in Ireland is projected to grow at a stable growth rate of 1.26% by 2027, highlighting the country's increasing focus on advanced technologies within the Europe region, where Germany holds the dominant position, followed closely by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia, shaping overall regional demand.

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 Limestone Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Limestone Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Limestone Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Limestone Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Limestone Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Limestone Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in construction activities in Ireland leading to increased demand for limestone as a key building material. |
4.2.2 Rising infrastructure development projects in the country that require limestone for various applications. |
4.2.3 Growing environmental concerns leading to a shift towards sustainable materials like limestone due to its natural abundance and eco-friendly properties. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the overall cost of limestone production. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and permits required for limestone extraction and processing, leading to operational challenges for suppliers. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials in the construction industry, affecting the market share of limestone. |
5 Ireland Limestone Market Trends |
6 Ireland Limestone Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Limestone Market, By End-use |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Limestone Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Limestone Market Revenues & Volume, By Iron & Steel, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Limestone Market Revenues & Volume, By Agricultural, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Limestone Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Limestone Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Limestone Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Limestone Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Limestone Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Limestone Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Environmental impact metrics related to the extraction and processing of limestone, such as carbon footprint reduction initiatives. |
8.2 Adoption rate of limestone in new construction projects as a sustainable and cost-effective building material. |
8.3 Investment trends in research and development for innovative limestone products and applications. |
9 Ireland Limestone Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Limestone Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Limestone Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Limestone Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Limestone Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |