| Product Code: ETC10812270 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
The small boats import market in Ireland continued to be dominated by key players such as the UK, China, New Zealand, Spain, and Turkey in 2024. Despite a high concentration with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market experienced a notable decline with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -10.09% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate further plummeted by -25.81% from 2023 to 2024, indicating a challenging environment for small boat imports in Ireland. Market players may need to strategize and innovate to navigate through these turbulent times.

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 Small Boats Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Small Boats Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Small Boats Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Boat Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Engine Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Used, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Length Category, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Primary Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Small Boats Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing interest in recreational boating activities in Ireland |
4.2.2 Growth in tourism industry leading to higher demand for small boats for leisure activities |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in small boat designs and materials |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Seasonal nature of boating activities in Ireland |
4.3.2 Regulatory restrictions on boating operations and safety requirements |
5 Ireland Small Boats Market Trends |
6 Ireland Small Boats Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Small Boats Market, By Boat Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By Boat Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By Fishing Boats, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By Inflatable Boats, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Watercrafts, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Small Boats Market, By Engine Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By Outboard Motors, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By Electric Motors, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By Jet Propulsion, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Small Boats Market, By Material Used |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By Fiberglass, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By PVC & Hypalon, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By Aluminum, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Small Boats Market, By Length Category |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By Under 10 Feet, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By 10 - 20 Feet, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By 20 - 30 Feet, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Ireland Small Boats Market, By Primary Use |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By Recreational Fishing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By Water Rescue Operations, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenues & Volume, By Adventure & Sports, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Small Boats Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Small Boats Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Small Boats Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Small Boats Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new boat registrations in Ireland |
8.2 Average utilization rate of small boats in popular waterways |
8.3 Adoption rate of eco-friendly and sustainable boating practices |
9 Ireland Small Boats Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Small Boats Market Opportunity Assessment, By Boat Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Small Boats Market Opportunity Assessment, By Engine Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Small Boats Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Used, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Small Boats Market Opportunity Assessment, By Length Category, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Ireland Small Boats Market Opportunity Assessment, By Primary Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Small Boats Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Small Boats Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Small Boats Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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