| Product Code: ETC5381360 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In the Ireland Sheep Meat Market, production exhibited fluctuating trends over the years. From 2019 to 2020, there was a modest increase in production from €296.88 million to €303.63 million, indicating a growing demand for sheep meat. The production continued to rise steadily in 2021, reaching €309.25 million. However, in 2022, there was a significant peak in production, soaring to €334.78 million, possibly due to improved farming practices or increased investments in the sector. The following years saw a slight decline in production, with 2023 recording €292.49 million and 2024 rebounding to €326.39 million. The calculated production CAGR from 2022 to 2024 stands at -1.26%, reflecting a minor decrease in the growth rate during this period, which could be attributed to market saturation or external factors impacting production efficiency.

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, 2022 & 2032F |
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, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Offering, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
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, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional, 2022 - 2032F |
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, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Frozen, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Processed, 2022 - 2032F |
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, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Shoulder, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Rib, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Breast, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.6 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Leg, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.7 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Foreshank, 2022 - 2032F |
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, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenues & Volume, By Indirect, 2022 - 2032F |
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, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Offering, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Sheep Meat Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Sheep Meat Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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