| Product Code: ETC5322308 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to rely heavily on stone mining and quarrying imports, with top exporters being Portugal, UK, China, Italy, and India. Despite a challenging CAGR of -11.99% from 2020 to 2024, the industry saw a remarkable growth rate of 69.42% in 2024 alone. The High Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a persistent concentration in the market. This data suggests that while the industry faced setbacks in recent years, there are signs of a potential rebound and evolving trade dynamics in the stone mining and quarrying sector in Ireland.

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 Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Stone, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for construction materials in Ireland |
4.2.2 Growing infrastructure development projects in the country |
4.2.3 Favorable government policies supporting the mining and quarrying industry |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental regulations impacting mining operations |
4.3.2 Rising operational costs in the industry |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials or imports |
5 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Trends |
6 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market, By Stone |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Revenues & Volume, By Marble, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Revenues & Volume, By Granite, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Revenues & Volume, By Limestone, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Revenues & Volume, By Sandstone, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Revenues & Volume, By Dimension Stone Mining, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Revenues & Volume, By Crushed Stone Mining, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of stones in the market |
8.2 Number of new mining permits granted by the government |
8.3 Utilization rate of mining and quarrying equipment |
8.4 Percentage of revenue invested in sustainable mining practices |
8.5 Employee turnover rate in the industry |
9 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Opportunity Assessment, By Stone, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Stone Mining And Quarrying Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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