| Product Code: ETC12904302 | 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 |
Ireland continues to see robust growth in malt whiskey imports, with Germany, UK, Metropolitan France, Spain, and Netherlands leading the way in 2024. The market remains highly concentrated, as indicated by the high HHI, reflecting the dominance of these top exporting countries. The impressive CAGR of 54.04% from 2020 to 2024 underscores the strong demand for malt whiskey in Ireland. Moreover, the accelerated growth rate of 64.43% in 2024 indicates a continued upward trajectory for the import market, presenting opportunities for both local retailers and international exporters to capitalize on this trend.

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 Whiskey Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer interest in premium and craft spirits |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of whiskey tourism in Ireland |
4.2.3 Rising demand for organic and sustainable products in the spirits industry |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Regulatory challenges and compliance costs in the spirits industry |
4.3.2 Fluctuations in raw material prices such as barley and water |
5 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Trends |
6 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Single Malt, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Blended Malt, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Cask Strength, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium Spirits, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Cocktails & Mixes, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Aged Whiskey, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Distilleries, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Consumers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Bars & Pubs, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Sales, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Sales, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Distributors, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of visitors to Irish whiskey distilleries |
8.2 Percentage growth in exports of Irish malt whiskey |
8.3 Investment in research and development for new malt whiskey products |
8.4 Sustainability initiatives implemented by Irish whiskey producers |
8.5 Number of awards won by Irish malt whiskey brands |
9 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Malt Whiskey Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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