| Product Code: ETC5386680 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
Despite a decline in the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024, the import shipments of refractory materials in Ireland continued to be dominated by a small group of exporting countries. With Germany, Spain, UK, Poland, and China leading the way, the market remained highly concentrated in 2024. The steep negative growth rate in 2024 compared to the previous year indicates potential challenges and shifts in the market dynamics that importers and manufacturers in Ireland should closely monitor and adapt to.

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 Refractory Material Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Refractory Material Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Refractory Material Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Chemical Composition, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Chemistry, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Refractory Material Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for refractory materials in industries such as steel, cement, and glass due to infrastructure development projects. |
4.2.2 Increasing focus on energy efficiency and sustainability driving the demand for high-performance refractory materials. |
4.2.3 Rising investments in research and development for innovative refractory solutions to enhance product performance. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the overall production costs of refractory materials. |
4.3.2 Stringent environmental regulations leading to the phasing out of certain types of refractory materials. |
4.3.3 Intense competition from alternative materials such as ceramics and composites affecting market growth. |
5 Ireland Refractory Material Market Trends |
6 Ireland Refractory Material Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Refractory Material Market, By Form |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Shaped, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Unshaped, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Refractory Material Market, By Chemical Composition |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Alumina, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Silica, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Magnesia, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Fireclay, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Refractory Material Market, By Chemistry |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Acidic, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Basic, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Neutral, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Ireland Refractory Material Market, By End-use |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Metals & Metallurgy, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Cement, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass & Ceramics, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Power Generation, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Refractory Material Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Refractory Material Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Refractory Material Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Refractory Material Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average lifespan of refractory materials used in key industries. |
8.2 Rate of adoption of advanced refractory solutions in high-temperature applications. |
8.3 Percentage of revenue invested in new product development for enhanced performance. |
9 Ireland Refractory Material Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Refractory Material Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Refractory Material Market Opportunity Assessment, By Chemical Composition, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Refractory Material Market Opportunity Assessment, By Chemistry, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Refractory Material Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Refractory Material Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Refractory Material Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Refractory Material Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |