| Product Code: ETC5063756 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see a steady increase in rafting equipment import shipments, with top exporting countries including China, UK, Areas, nes, Czechia, and India. The market concentration, as measured by HHI, remained high, indicating a competitive landscape. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at a healthy 6.86%, with a notable growth rate of 5.95% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a sustained demand for rafting equipment in Ireland, with diverse sources of imports contributing to the market growth.

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 Rafting Equipment Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Pricing, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing popularity of adventure sports and outdoor activities in Ireland |
4.2.2 Growing interest in eco-friendly and sustainable tourism practices |
4.2.3 Rise in disposable income and leisure spending among Irish consumers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Seasonal nature of rafting activities due to weather conditions |
4.3.2 Limited availability of suitable rafting locations in Ireland |
4.3.3 High initial cost and ongoing maintenance expenses of rafting equipment |
5 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Trends |
6 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis | 6.1.3 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Inflatable Boats, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Urethane, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Life Jackets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Helmets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Rafting Paddles, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Wetsuit, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market, By Pricing |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By High, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Low, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of rafting tour operators in Ireland offering equipment rental services |
8.2 Percentage of Irish population participating in rafting activities annually |
8.3 Growth rate of eco-friendly rafting equipment sales in Ireland |
9 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Pricing, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Rafting Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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