| Product Code: ETC7636171 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see significant imports of optical brighteners, with key exporting countries being the USA, Belgium, UK, China, and Germany. The market remained highly concentrated, as indicated by the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at a robust 8.58%, with a notable growth spurt of 29.86% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a thriving market for optical brighteners in Ireland, driven by strong demand and a competitive supplier landscape.

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 Optical Brightener Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Optical Brightener Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Optical Brightener Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Chemical Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for laundry detergents and personal care products in Ireland |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of optical brighteners in enhancing fabric appearance |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on premium quality products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Strict regulations on the use of optical brighteners due to environmental concerns |
4.3.2 Volatility in raw material prices affecting production costs |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative products such as natural whiteners and eco-friendly detergents |
5 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Trends |
6 Ireland Optical Brightener Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Optical Brightener Market, By Chemical Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume, By Triazine-stilbenes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume, By Coumarins, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume, By Imidazolines, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume, By Diazoles, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume, By Benzoxazolines, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Chemical Types, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Optical Brightener Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume, By Detergent brightener, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper Brightening, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume, By Fiber Whitening, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume, By Textile Whitening, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Applications, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer awareness and perception of optical brighteners |
8.2 Adoption rate of optical brighteners in new product formulations by manufacturers |
8.3 Innovation and research investments in developing more sustainable and eco-friendly optical brighteners |
9 Ireland Optical Brightener Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Opportunity Assessment, By Chemical Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Optical Brightener Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Optical Brightener Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |