| Product Code: ETC5819842 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see significant import shipments of plant-based protein, with top exporters including the UK, Netherlands, China, Poland, and Philippines. Despite a high concentration level indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market experienced a slight decline with a CAGR of -2.18% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a notable growth surge from 2023 to 2024, with a growth rate of 28.48%, suggesting a potential shift in consumer preferences towards plant-based protein 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 Plant-based Protein Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness about health and environmental benefits of plant-based proteins |
4.2.2 Growing trend towards vegan and vegetarian diets in Ireland |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting sustainable and plant-based food production |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Higher cost of plant-based proteins compared to traditional animal-based proteins |
4.3.2 Limited availability and variety of plant-based protein products in the market |
4.3.3 Consumer perception of plant-based proteins as less flavorful or satisfying than animal-based proteins |
5 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Trends |
6 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market, By Source |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Soy, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Wheat & Pea, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Isolates, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Concentrates, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Textured, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Meat Alternatives, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy Alternatives, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Performance Nutrition & others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the number of vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Ireland |
8.2 Growth in the number of plant-based protein product launches in the market |
8.3 Increase in the consumption of plant-based protein alternatives in Ireland |
8.4 Adoption rate of plant-based protein products by mainstream retailers |
8.5 Percentage of consumers actively seeking out plant-based protein options in their diet |
9 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Plant-based Protein Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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