| Product Code: ETC5381360 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The sheep meat import market in Ireland saw a significant decline in 2024, with a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -28.77% from 2020 to 2024. Despite the top exporting countries being the UK, Netherlands, and others in Europe, high concentration levels persisted with a very high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The growth rate plummeted by -80.04% from 2023 to 2024, indicating a challenging year for sheep meat imports in Ireland. Monitoring market dynamics and adapting strategies will be crucial for stakeholders navigating this volatile landscape.

In the Europe region, the Sheep Meat market in Ireland is projected to expand at a stable growth rate of 2.38% by 2027. The largest economy is Germany, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

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 Sheep Meat Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Sheep Meat Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Sheep Meat Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Offering, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increase in demand for high-quality protein sources |
4.2.2 Growing preference for organic and grass-fed meat products |
4.2.3 Government support and incentives for sheep farming industry |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating feed prices and input costs |
4.3.2 Climate change and its impact on pastures and livestock |
4.3.3 Competition from other meat sources and plant-based alternatives |
5 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Trends |
6 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Sheep Meat Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Organic, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Sheep Meat Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Fresh, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Frozen, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Processed, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Sheep Meat Market, By Offering |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Neck, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Shoulder, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Rib, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Breast, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Leg, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Foreshank, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Ireland Sheep Meat Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Indirect, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average carcass weight per sheep |
8.2 Lambing percentage |
8.3 Average price per kilogram of sheep meat sold |
9 Ireland Sheep Meat Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Offering, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Sheep Meat Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |