| Product Code: ETC7639453 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to rely on imports of rice protein-based infant formula, with key suppliers being the UK, Metropolitan France, Netherlands, Poland, and other European countries. Despite a concerning high concentration of import sources, the market experienced a significant decline with a CAGR of -14.65% from 2020 to 2024. The negative growth trend persisted in 2024, with a decrease of -11.13% compared to the previous year, indicating challenges in the market that may require strategic interventions for recovery and sustainability.

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 Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer demand for plant-based infant formula products |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of rice protein in infant nutrition |
4.2.3 Rising prevalence of lactose intolerance and milk protein allergies among infants |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Higher cost compared to traditional dairy-based infant formulas |
4.3.2 Limited availability and awareness of rice protein based infant formulas in the market |
4.3.3 Perception of lower nutritional value compared to other types of infant formulas |
5 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Trends |
6 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Standard Formula, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Toddler Formula, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market, By Form |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-GMO, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Revenues & Volume, By GMO, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage growth in the number of retailers stocking rice protein based infant formulas |
8.2 Increase in online searches and social media mentions related to rice protein based infant formulas |
8.3 Number of clinical studies and research publications supporting the benefits of rice protein in infant nutrition. |
9 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Rice Protein Based Infant Formula Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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