| Product Code: ETC5040215 | 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 |
The sports gun import market in Ireland experienced significant growth in 2024, with top exporting countries being Germany, USA, Czechia, Italy, and UK. The market concentration shifted from moderate to high in just one year, indicating increased dominance of key players. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was a strong 6.59%, with a notable growth rate of 53.75% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a thriving market for sports gun imports in Ireland, driven by strong demand and expanding trade relationships with key exporting nations.

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 Gun Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Sports Gun Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Sports Gun Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Sports Gun Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Sports Gun Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Gun Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Sports Gun Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Sports Gun Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Sports Gun Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing interest in shooting sports and recreational activities in Ireland |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of hunting and shooting as outdoor hobbies |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the importance of gun safety and proper training |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and licensing requirements for owning and using sports guns in Ireland |
4.3.2 Limited availability of shooting ranges and designated areas for sports gun activities |
4.3.3 Negative public perception and stigma associated with firearms in certain segments of the population |
5 Ireland Sports Gun Market Trends |
6 Ireland Sports Gun Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Sports Gun Market, By Gun Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Sports Gun Market Revenues & Volume, By Rifle, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Sports Gun Market Revenues & Volume, By Pistol, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Sports Gun Market Revenues & Volume, By Shotgun, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Sports Gun Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Sports Gun Market Revenues & Volume, By Competitive Shooting, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Sports Gun Market Revenues & Volume, By Recreational Sports, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Sports Gun Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Sports Gun Market Revenues & Volume, By Gun Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Sports Gun Market Revenues & Volume, By Sporting Goods Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Sports Gun Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Ireland Sports Gun Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Sports Gun Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Sports Gun Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Sports Gun Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Sports Gun Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of sports gun licenses issued annually |
8.2 Participation rates in shooting sports events and competitions |
8.3 Investments in infrastructure for sports gun facilities |
8.4 Adoption of technology for enhancing gun safety and training practices |
8.5 Number of accredited sports gun instructors and training programs |
9 Ireland Sports Gun Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Sports Gun Market Opportunity Assessment, By Gun Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Sports Gun Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Sports Gun Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Sports Gun Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Sports Gun Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Sports Gun Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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