| Product Code: ETC4652786 | 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`s steel import market continued to show high concentration with the top exporting countries being the UK, India, China, Germany, and Israel. Despite a notable CAGR of 6.79% from 2020 to 2024, the market experienced a significant decline in growth rate of -88.81% in 2024. This indicates a potential shift or disruption in the market dynamics. Monitoring these trends closely will be crucial for stakeholders to navigate challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the Irish steel import industry.

Ireland's Steel market is anticipated to experience a stable growth rate of 0.01% by 2027, reflecting trends observed in the largest economy Germany, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

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 Steel Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Steel Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Steel Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume Share Segmentations, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Steel Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in construction and infrastructure projects in Ireland |
4.2.2 Increase in demand for steel in automotive and manufacturing industries |
4.2.3 Government initiatives supporting the steel industry in Ireland |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting production costs |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative materials such as aluminum and composites |
5 Ireland Steel Market Trends |
6 Ireland Steel Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Steel Market Segmentations |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Flat Steel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Long Steel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Steel Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Structural Steel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Prestressing Steel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Bright Steel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Welding Wire/Rod, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Iron Steel Wire, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.7 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Ropes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Steel Market, By Applications |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical Appliances, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Metal Products, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Domestic Appliances, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.6 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Mechanical Equipment, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.7 Ireland Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Steel Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Steel Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Steel Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Steel Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average capacity utilization rate of steel manufacturing plants in Ireland |
8.2 Number of new construction permits issued in Ireland |
8.3 Percentage of steel imports compared to domestic production |
9 Ireland Steel Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Steel Market Opportunity Assessment Segmentations, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Steel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Steel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Steel Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Steel Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Steel Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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