| Product Code: ETC5086898 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
Despite a slight decrease in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, Ireland continues to see a significant increase in its shipping container import shipments with a notable 33.66% compounded annual growth rate from 2020 to 2024. The top countries exporting to Ireland in 2024, including China, UK, Netherlands, Canada, and USA, indicate a diverse range of trading partners. However, the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) suggests a concentrated market, emphasizing the need for strategic planning and diversification to ensure sustainable growth in the future.
In the Europe region, the Shipping Container market in Ireland is projected to expand at a stable growth rate of 1.30% 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 Shipping Container Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Shipping Container Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Shipping Container Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Container Size, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Shipping Container Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for efficient transportation of goods in Ireland |
4.2.2 Growth in international trade activities leading to higher demand for shipping containers |
4.2.3 Expansion of e-commerce sector driving the need for shipping containers for logistics and storage |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in fuel prices impacting shipping costs |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and compliance requirements affecting the shipping container market in Ireland |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative transportation modes such as rail and air freight |
5 Ireland Shipping Container Market Trends |
6 Ireland Shipping Container Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Shipping Container Market, By Container Size |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Small Containers (20 feet), 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Large Containers (40 feet), 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume, By High Cube Containers (40 feet), 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Shipping Container Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Dry Storage Containers, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Flat Rack Containers, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Refrigerated Containers, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Special Purpose Containers, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Shipping Container Market, By End-use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Products, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Vehicle Transport, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Shipping Container Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Shipping Container Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Shipping Container Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Shipping Container Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average turnaround time for shipping containers at Irish ports |
8.2 Utilization rate of shipping containers in Ireland |
8.3 Average age of the shipping container fleet in Ireland |
9 Ireland Shipping Container Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Shipping Container Market Opportunity Assessment, By Container Size, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Shipping Container Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Shipping Container Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Shipping Container Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Shipping Container Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Shipping Container Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |