| Product Code: ETC7640118 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The import shipments of shotguns and rifles into Ireland saw a significant increase in concentration levels in 2024, with Germany, UK, USA, Czechia, and Italy emerging as the top exporting countries. The industry has experienced a strong compound annual growth rate of 8.08% from 2020 to 2024, and a notable growth rate of 38.84% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a growing demand for firearms in Ireland, with key suppliers playing a crucial role in meeting this demand.

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 Shotgun and Rifles Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Range, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Weapon Loading Mechanism, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing interest in hunting and shooting sports in Ireland |
4.2.2 Increasing demand for firearms for recreational purposes |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in firearms manufacturing and design |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent government regulations and licensing requirements for firearms ownership |
4.3.2 Negative public perception and social stigma associated with firearms |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative recreational activities |
5 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Trends |
6 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market, By Range |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Revenues & Volume, By Range, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Revenues & Volume, By Short Range, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium Range, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Revenues & Volume, By Long Range, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market, By End User |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Revenues & Volume, By Military, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Revenues & Volume, By Civilian and Law Enforcement, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market, By Weapon Loading Mechanism |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Revenues & Volume, By Manual, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Revenues & Volume, By Semi-Automotic/Automatic, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of hunting and shooting licenses issued annually |
8.2 Participation rates in hunting and shooting sports events |
8.3 Investments in research and development for firearm technology |
8.4 Number of firearm training and safety courses conducted |
8.5 Trends in firearm import/export data |
9 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Opportunity Assessment, By Range, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Opportunity Assessment, By Weapon Loading Mechanism, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Shotgun and Rifles Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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