| Product Code: ETC12656046 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | 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`s meat, poultry, and seafood import shipments continued to see steady growth with a CAGR of 4.29% from 2020 to 2024. The top exporting countries to Ireland remained consistent, with Netherlands, UK, Poland, Brazil, and Germany leading the pack. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating market concentration in 2023, the index increased further in 2024. This sector experienced a notable growth rate of 4.68% from 2023 to 2024, reflecting sustained demand for imported meat, poultry, and seafood products 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 Meat Poultry Seafood Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application Area, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness and demand for high-quality, locally sourced meat, poultry, and seafood products. |
4.2.2 Growth in the tourism industry leading to higher demand for traditional Irish meat and seafood dishes. |
4.2.3 Expansion of retail channels and online platforms offering a wider variety of meat, poultry, and seafood products. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Rising production costs, including feed, labor, and energy costs, impacting the overall pricing of meat, poultry, and seafood products. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and compliance standards related to food safety and sustainability practices. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative protein sources and meat substitutes affecting consumer preferences. |
5 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Trends |
6 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market, By Technology Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Technology Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Fresh Processing, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Frozen Processing, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Canned Processing, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Smoked Processing, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Cured Processing, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market, By Application Area |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Distribution, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Service, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Home Consumption, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Restaurants, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Households, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market, By Product Type |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Meat Products, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Poultry, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Seafood, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement metrics such as social media interactions, website traffic, and online reviews reflecting the level of interest and demand for meat, poultry, and seafood products. |
8.2 Sustainability metrics like carbon footprint reduction initiatives, waste management practices, and sourcing transparency indicating a commitment to environmental responsibility. |
8.3 Product innovation metrics including new product launches, unique offerings, and customer feedback on product quality and variety. |
9 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application Area, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Meat Poultry Seafood Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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