| Product Code: ETC5410088 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Ireland`s sports equipment and apparel import market experienced significant growth in 2024, with top exporting countries being China, UK, USA, and Taiwan. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, reached very high levels, indicating a competitive landscape dominated by a few key players. The impressive CAGR of 8.77% from 2020 to 2024 highlights sustained growth in the sector, while the growth rate of 15.98% from 2023 to 2024 demonstrates a rapid acceleration in demand for sports goods in Ireland. This trend suggests a promising outlook for the sports equipment and apparel industry in the country.

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 Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sports Type, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing health and fitness awareness among the population |
4.2.2 Increasing participation in sports and recreational activities |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on sports equipment and apparel |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Seasonal demand fluctuations affecting sales |
4.3.2 Competition from online retailers impacting brick-and-mortar stores |
5 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Trends |
6 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Equipment, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Apparel and Shoes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market, By Sports Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Bike, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Outdoor, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Tennis, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Racket Sports, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.6 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Running, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.7 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Fitness, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.8 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Team Sports, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.9 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Team Sports, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage growth in sports participation rates |
8.2 Number of sports events and tournaments held in Ireland |
8.3 Increase in sponsorship deals with athletes or sports teams |
8.4 Average spending per capita on sports equipment and apparel |
8.5 Adoption rate of new sports technologies and innovations |
9 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sports Type, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Sports Equipment and Apparel Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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