| Product Code: ETC4775146 | 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 |
In 2024, Ireland`s seafood import market continued to show steady growth with a diverse range of top exporting countries including India, Netherlands, UK, Vietnam, and Metropolitan France. The low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a healthy level of market competition. With a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.57% from 2020 to 2024 and a respectable growth rate of 4.29% in 2023-24, the outlook for Ireland`s seafood import industry appears positive, driven by a mix of established and emerging markets.

By 2027, the Seafood 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 Seafood Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Seafood Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Seafood Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Seafood Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Seafood Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Seafood Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness and demand for healthy and sustainable food options |
4.2.2 Growth in the tourism industry leading to higher demand for seafood in restaurants and hotels |
4.2.3 Government initiatives and policies supporting the seafood industry in Ireland |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Seasonal variations in seafood availability impacting supply chain and pricing |
4.3.2 Competition from imports affecting local seafood producers |
4.3.3 Environmental concerns and regulations impacting fishing practices |
5 Ireland Seafood Market Trends |
6 Ireland Seafood Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Seafood Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Fish, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Crustaceans, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Mollusca, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Seafood Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Institutions, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Seafood Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Service, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Seafood Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Seafood Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Seafood Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Seafood Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of seafood consumption in Ireland sourced from sustainable fisheries |
8.2 Number of seafood restaurants and outlets in Ireland |
8.3 Investment in research and development for new seafood products and technologies |
9 Ireland Seafood Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Seafood Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Seafood Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Seafood Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Seafood Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Seafood Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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