| Product Code: ETC5814256 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Mar 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to rely on imports of shortenings, with key suppliers including the UK, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. The market exhibited high concentration levels, as reflected by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). Despite a challenging CAGR of -20.5% from 2020 to 2024, there was a slight improvement in the growth rate in 2024, with a decrease of -15.96% compared to the previous year. Ireland`s reliance on these top exporting countries highlights the importance of monitoring market trends and maintaining strong trade relationships in the industry.

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 Shortenings Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Shortenings Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Shortenings Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Key Ingredient, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Variant, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Shortenings Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for convenience foods in Ireland |
4.2.2 Growth in the foodservice industry in Ireland |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about health and wellness leading to demand for healthier shortenings |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as vegetable oils |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to food safety and labeling |
4.3.3 Competition from substitutes such as butter and margarine |
5 Ireland Shortenings Market Trends |
6 Ireland Shortenings Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Shortenings Market, By Key Ingredient |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Butter, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Lard, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Tallow, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Shortenings Market, By Source |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis | 6.2.2 Ireland Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Vegetable, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Shortenings Market, By Variant |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Solid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By All-purpose, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Ireland Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Cake/Icing, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Shortenings Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Shortenings Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Shortenings Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Shortenings Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer awareness and perception of health benefits associated with shortenings |
8.2 Adoption rate of new product innovations in the shortenings market |
8.3 Number of partnerships and collaborations between shortenings manufacturers and foodservice businesses |
8.4 Sustainability initiatives and certifications within the shortenings industry |
8.5 Consumer preferences for specific types of shortenings (e.g., palm oil-free, organic) |
9 Ireland Shortenings Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Shortenings Market Opportunity Assessment, By Key Ingredient, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Shortenings Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Shortenings Market Opportunity Assessment, By Variant, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Shortenings Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Shortenings Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Shortenings Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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