| Product Code: ETC10647534 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
In 2024, Ireland`s metal shim import market continued to diversify with top exporters being the USA, Germany, Netherlands, UK, and China. The market exhibited low concentration with a Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) remaining at low levels. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at a healthy 5.92%, indicating steady growth. Notably, the growth rate surged in 2024, reaching 19.98%, reflecting a potentially promising outlook for metal shim imports into Ireland. This data suggests a resilient and expanding market for metal shims 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 Metal Shim Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Metal Shim Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Metal Shim Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use, 2022 & 2032F |
3.9 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Thickness, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Metal Shim Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Ireland Metal Shim Market Trends |
6 Ireland Metal Shim Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Metal Shim Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Laminated, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Slotted, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Solid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Peelable, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Metal Shim Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Spacing, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Alignment, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Sealing, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Leveling, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Metal Shim Market, By Material |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Stainless Steel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Aluminum, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Copper, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Brass, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Ireland Metal Shim Market, By End-Use |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerospace & Defense, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Heavy Industry, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Metals and Minerals, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5 Ireland Metal Shim Market, By Thickness |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Thin, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.3 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.4 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Thick, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.5 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Metal Shim Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Metal Shim Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Metal Shim Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Metal Shim Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Ireland Metal Shim Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Metal Shim Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Metal Shim Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Metal Shim Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Ireland Metal Shim Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use, 2022 & 2032F |
9.5 Ireland Metal Shim Market Opportunity Assessment, By Thickness, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Metal Shim Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Metal Shim Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Metal Shim Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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