| Product Code: ETC5040082 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland saw a significant increase in sports equipment import shipments, with top exporting countries being China, UK, USA, and Taiwan. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates very high concentration in the market, reflecting dominant suppliers. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at a robust 9.4%, with a notable growth rate of 20.5% from 2023 to 2024. This suggests a thriving sports equipment market in Ireland, driven by diverse international suppliers catering to the growing demand for quality sporting goods.

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 Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Sports Equipment Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Sports Equipment Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing health and fitness awareness among the Irish population |
4.2.2 Increasing participation in sports activities and events |
4.2.3 Rise in disposable income leading to higher spending on sports equipment |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Seasonal fluctuations affecting demand for certain types of sports equipment |
4.3.2 Competition from online retailers impacting sales for traditional brick-and-mortar stores |
5 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Trends |
6 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Sports Equipment Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Ball over net games, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Ball games, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Fitness/Strength equipment, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Athletic training equipment, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Sports Equipment Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Online retail, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty & sports shops, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Department & discount stores, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the number of sports clubs and facilities across Ireland |
8.2 Average spending per capita on sports equipment |
8.3 Participation rate in organized sports events and activities |
8.4 Number of new product launches and innovations in the sports equipment market |
8.5 Growth in the number of partnerships between sports equipment brands and Irish sports associations |
9 Ireland Sports Equipment Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Sports Equipment Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Sports Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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