| Product Code: ETC4852818 | 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 |
The import shipments of sporting goods into Ireland in 2024 continued to be dominated by top exporters such as China, UK, USA, Netherlands, and Germany. With a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating concentrated market power, the industry saw a strong Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 22.33% from 2020 to 2024. Additionally, the growth rate for 2023 to 2024 stood at 6.33%, showcasing sustained momentum in the market for sporting goods imports in Ireland.

By 2027, the Sporting Goods market in Ireland is anticipated to reach a growth rate of 2.61%, as part of an increasingly competitive Europe region, where Germany remains at the forefront, supported by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia, driving innovations and market adoption across sectors.

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 Goods Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Sporting Goods Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Sporting Goods Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing health and fitness awareness among consumers in Ireland |
4.2.2 Growth in popularity of outdoor activities and recreational sports |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on sporting goods |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Economic uncertainty impacting consumer spending on non-essential items |
4.3.2 Seasonality of certain sports leading to fluctuating demand for sporting goods |
4.3.3 Increasing competition from online retailers affecting brick-and-mortar stores |
5 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Trends |
6 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Sporting Goods Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Ball Sports, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Adventurous Sports, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Fitness Equipments, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Golf Equipments, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Sports Equipments, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Athletic Footwear, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Sporting Goods Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Hypermarket/supermarket, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience/Departmental Store, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Store, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Store, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Participation rates in sports and fitness activities in Ireland |
8.2 Consumer sentiment towards purchasing sporting goods |
8.3 Number of new product launches and innovations in the sporting goods market |
8.4 Sponsorship deals and partnerships within the sports industry in Ireland |
8.5 Investments in sports infrastructure and facilities across the country |
9 Ireland Sporting Goods Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Sporting Goods Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Sporting Goods Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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