| Product Code: ETC10372206 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
The import shipments of Scotch whiskey into Ireland saw a significant increase in concentration in 2024, with the top exporting countries being Germany, UK, USA, Metropolitan France, and Spain. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a competitive market landscape. With a remarkable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 36.93% from 2020 to 2024 and a notable growth rate of 82.1% from 2023 to 2024, the Irish market for Scotch whiskey imports is experiencing rapid expansion and attracting diverse sources of supply.

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 Scotch Whiskey Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Aging Period, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for premium and craft Irish Scotch whiskey products |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of whiskey tourism in Ireland |
4.2.3 Innovation in product offerings and marketing strategies by whiskey producers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and taxes on alcohol industry in Ireland |
4.3.2 Competition from other spirit categories like gin and vodka |
4.3.3 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
5 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Trends |
6 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Single Malt, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Blended, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market, By Aging Period |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By 3-12 Years, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By 12+ Years, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Individuals, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Hotels & Restaurants, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Sales, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospitality, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of whiskey distilleries opening in Ireland |
8.2 Growth in whiskey tourism revenue |
8.3 Investment in research and development for new whiskey products |
8.4 Consumer engagement and brand awareness metrics for Irish Scotch whiskey brands |
8.5 Sustainability practices adopted by Irish whiskey producers |
9 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By Aging Period, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Scotch Whiskey Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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