| Product Code: ETC5230937 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Despite a decline in import shipments of refractory materials to Ireland, the market continued to display high concentration with top exporters being Germany, Spain, UK, France, and China in 2024. The negative CAGR of -11.22% from 2020-2024 and a significant growth rate decrease of -22.22% from 2023-2024 indicate challenging market conditions. However, the sustained dominance of key exporting countries underscores the importance of strategic partnerships and competitive pricing strategies in the Irish refractory materials market.

By 2027, the Refractory Materials market in Ireland is anticipated to reach a growth rate of 0.01%, as part of an increasingly competitive Europe region, where Germany remains at the forefront, supported by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia, driving innovations and market adoption across sectors.

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 Materials Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Refractory Materials Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Refractory Materials Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand from the construction industry in Ireland for refractory materials |
4.2.2 Growth in the steel and metal industry in Ireland leading to higher demand for refractory materials |
4.2.3 Rising focus on energy efficiency and sustainability driving the use of advanced refractory materials |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the cost of production for refractory materials |
4.3.2 Intense competition from imported refractory materials affecting the market growth in Ireland |
4.3.3 Stringent regulations and environmental norms impacting the production and usage of certain refractory materials |
5 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Trends |
6 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Refractory Materials Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Brick, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Monolithic, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Refractory Materials Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Clay Refractories, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-clay Refractories, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 RD investment in innovative refractory materials |
8.2 Adoption rate of advanced refractory materials in key industries |
8.3 Number of partnerships and collaborations for technology transfer in the refractory materials sector |
8.4 Environmental impact assessment and sustainability practices in the production of refractory materials |
8.5 Utilization rate of locally sourced raw materials in the manufacturing of refractory materials |
9 Ireland Refractory Materials Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Refractory Materials Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Refractory Materials Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |