| Product Code: ETC5794838 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The specialty food ingredients import market in Ireland continues to show robust growth, with a staggering CAGR of 36.17% from 2020 to 2024. The top exporting countries, including the UK, Belgium, and China, highlight a diverse range of sources for these high-quality ingredients. The high concentration of import shipments, as indicated by the HHI, further underscores the competitiveness and dominance of key players in this market. The significant growth rate of 70.38% from 2023 to 2024 indicates a strong upward trajectory for the specialty food ingredients sector in Ireland.

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 Specialty Food Ingredients Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer demand for natural and clean label ingredients in food products |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about health and wellness, leading to a preference for specialty food ingredients |
4.2.3 Rising trend of premiumization and gourmet food products in the market |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and certifications required for specialty food ingredients |
4.3.3 Limited availability of certain specialty ingredients in the market |
5 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Trends |
6 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Acidulant, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Colors, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Flavors, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Enzymes, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Emulsifiers, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By F&B Starter Culture, 2021-2031F |
6.1.9 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Functional Food Ingredients, 2021-2031F |
6.1.10 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Functional Food Ingredients, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Food, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Manufacturers, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenues & Volume, By Distribution, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new product launches using specialty food ingredients |
8.2 Consumer surveys indicating preference for specialty food ingredients |
8.3 Percentage increase in the use of specialty food ingredients by food manufacturers |
8.4 Number of partnerships between specialty ingredient suppliers and food companies |
8.5 Growth in the number of specialty food ingredient suppliers in the market |
9 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Specialty Food Ingredients Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |