| Product Code: ETC10227438 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
In 2024, Ireland continued to witness a significant influx of protein drink imports, primarily from the UK, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, and Belgium. The market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), remained notably high, indicating a competitive landscape dominated by a few key players. Despite the impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.35% from 2020 to 2024, there was a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 (-9.62%), suggesting a potential stabilization or adjustment in the market dynamics. This data underscores the continued popularity and demand for protein drinks in Ireland`s market.

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 Protein Drink Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Protein Drink Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Protein Drink Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Protein Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Target Consumer, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Protein Drink Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Ireland Protein Drink Market Trends |
6 Ireland Protein Drink Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Protein Drink Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Plant-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By RTD (Ready-to-Drink), 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Powdered, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Protein Drink Market, By Protein Source |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Whey Protein, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Pea Protein, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Soy Protein, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Collagen, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Protein Drink Market, By Target Consumer |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Athletes, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By General Consumers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Vegans, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Seniors, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Protein Drink Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Muscle Recovery, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Meal Replacement, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Weight Loss, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Joint Health, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Ireland Protein Drink Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retail, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Gyms & Fitness Centers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.5 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmacies, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Protein Drink Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Protein Drink Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Protein Drink Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Protein Drink Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Ireland Protein Drink Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Protein Drink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Protein Drink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Protein Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Protein Drink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Target Consumer, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Protein Drink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Ireland Protein Drink Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Protein Drink Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Protein Drink Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Protein Drink Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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