| Product Code: ETC12903918 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see a significant volume of malt drink imports, with the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, and the USA emerging as key exporting countries. The high concentration of market share, as indicated by the HHI, suggests a competitive landscape dominated by major players. Despite a negative CAGR of -25.27% from 2020 to 2024, the marginal decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 (-0.29%) may indicate a stabilization in the market. Monitoring shifts in consumer preferences and adapting to changing trends will be crucial for stakeholders in the malt drink import industry in Ireland.

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 Malt Drink Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Malt Drink Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Malt Drink Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Malt Drink Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing health consciousness and demand for non-alcoholic beverages in Ireland |
4.2.2 Growing trend of premiumization and willingness to pay for high-quality malt drinks |
4.2.3 Rising popularity of craft and artisanal beverages in the market |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Competition from other non-alcoholic beverages like soft drinks and juices |
4.3.2 Regulatory restrictions on marketing and advertising of malt drinks |
4.3.3 Fluctuations in raw material prices affecting production costs |
5 Ireland Malt Drink Market Trends |
6 Ireland Malt Drink Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Malt Drink Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Alcoholic Malt, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-Alcoholic Malt, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Flavored Malt, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Malt Drink Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Beverage Industry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Health Drinks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Drinks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Malt Drink Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Breweries, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Consumers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Restaurants, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Malt Drink Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Sales, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Sales, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Distributors, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Malt Drink Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Malt Drink Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Malt Drink Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Malt Drink Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer perception and satisfaction levels with malt drink brands |
8.2 Number of new product launches and innovations in the malt drink market |
8.3 Market penetration and distribution reach of malt drink brands in various regions of Ireland |
9 Ireland Malt Drink Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Malt Drink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Malt Drink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Malt Drink Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Malt Drink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Malt Drink Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Malt Drink Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Malt Drink Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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