| Product Code: ETC10273518 | 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`s import market for ready-to-drink protein beverages continued to thrive with the UK, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, and Austria leading the way. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the industry maintained a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) concentration, indicating strong market dominance by key players. With a impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3% from 2020 to 2024, the future looks promising for the import of protein beverages 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 Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Protein Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing health consciousness and awareness about the benefits of protein consumption |
4.2.2 Growing trend of fitness and active lifestyle among consumers in Ireland |
4.2.3 Rising demand for convenient and on-the-go nutritional products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High competition from other beverage categories such as energy drinks and traditional protein shakes |
4.3.2 Challenges related to distribution and shelf space in retail outlets |
4.3.3 Potential price sensitivity among price-conscious consumers |
5 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Trends |
6 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Plant-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Hybrid, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Fortified, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market, By Protein Source |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Whey, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Soy, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Pea, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Casein, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Rice, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market, By Packaging Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottles, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Cans, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Tetra Packs, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Pouches, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Cartons, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retail, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.6 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmacies, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market, By End User |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Athletes, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Bodybuilders, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By General Consumers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.5 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Seniors, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.6 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Vegans, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement through social media platforms and online communities |
8.2 Number of new product launches and innovations within the market |
8.3 Growth in partnerships with gyms, health clubs, and fitness centers |
8.4 Increase in online sales and e-commerce presence |
8.5 Expansion of distribution network into new channels such as convenience stores and supermarkets |
9 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By Protein Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Ready-to-Drink Protein Beverages Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |