| Product Code: ETC4940199 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Ireland`s import shipments of sporting and athletic goods in 2024 continued to be dominated by top exporters such as China, Areas, nes, USA, UK, and Canada. The market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), increased from high to very high in 2024, indicating a more concentrated market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 experienced a significant decline of -25.29%, with a further decrease in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -17.98%. These trends suggest a challenging environment for the sporting goods import market 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 Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Revenues & Volume Share, By ? Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing health and fitness awareness among the population in Ireland |
4.2.2 Rise in participation in sports and recreational activities |
4.2.3 Growing focus on athleisure fashion trend |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Economic uncertainty impacting consumer spending on non-essential goods |
4.3.2 Intense competition from online retailers and international brands entering the market |
5 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Trends |
6 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Fishing Equipment, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Skating and Skiing Equipment, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Golf Equipment, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Sporting Equipment, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market, By ? Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Hypermarket/supermarket, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience/Departmental Store, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Store, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Store, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in sports participation rates in Ireland |
8.2 Growth in the number of sports and fitness facilities across the country |
8.3 Consumer sentiment towards spending on sporting and athletic goods |
9 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Opportunity Assessment, By ? Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Sporting and Athletic Goods Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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