| Product Code: ETC10925166 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
In 2024, Ireland saw a diverse range of textile apparel imports from top countries including China, Pakistan, UK, Areas, nes, and Bangladesh. Despite the variety of sources, the market remained fragmented with a low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) concentration. The industry demonstrated strong growth with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 16.41% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -14.41%, indicating potential shifts in market dynamics. This data suggests a dynamic and evolving landscape for textile apparel imports 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 Textiles Apparel Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Fabric Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Consumer Group, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing trend towards sustainable and ethically produced textiles and apparel |
4.2.2 Increasing disposable income and consumer spending on clothing and fashion |
4.2.3 Growth in e-commerce and online retailing of textiles and apparel |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Competition from international brands and online retailers |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.3 Changing consumer preferences and fast fashion trends |
5 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Trends |
6 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Formal Wear, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Sportswear, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Workwear, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market, By Fabric Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Cotton, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyester, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Wool, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Casual Wear, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Sports, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market, By Consumer Group |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Men, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenues & Volume, By Unisex, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of sales from sustainable and ethically produced textiles and apparel |
8.2 Growth rate of online sales in the textiles and apparel market |
8.3 Customer satisfaction and retention rates for Irish textile and apparel brands |
9 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Fabric Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Consumer Group, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Textiles Apparel Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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