| Product Code: ETC5860939 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to rely on imports of unmanned surface vehicles, with the UK, China, New Zealand, Spain, and Turkey being the top exporting countries. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index indicating concentration, the industry experienced a significant decline with a CAGR of -10.09% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate plummeted by -25.81% from 2023 to 2024, reflecting challenges and shifts in market dynamics. Continuous monitoring and adaptation to changing trends will be crucial for stakeholders in the unmanned surface vehicles 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 Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By System, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Endurance, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Hull Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.11 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Cruising Speed, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for unmanned surface vehicles for maritime surveillance and security purposes. |
4.2.2 Technological advancements leading to the development of more sophisticated and efficient unmanned surface vehicles. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives and investments in the defense sector to enhance naval capabilities. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment required for the development and procurement of unmanned surface vehicles. |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges related to the operation of unmanned vehicles in Irish waters. |
4.3.3 Concerns regarding cybersecurity risks associated with unmanned surface vehicles. |
5 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Trends |
6 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Remotely Operated Surface Vehicles, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Autonomous Surface Vehicles, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Defense, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market, By System |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Propulsion System, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Communication System, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Payload, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Chassis Material, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Software, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market, By Size |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Small (Less Than 3 Meters), 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium (3-7 Meters), 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Large (7-14 Meters), 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Extremely Large (>14 Meters), 2021-2031F |
6.5 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market, By Endurance |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By <100 Hours, 2021-2031F |
6.5.3 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By 100???500 Hours, 2021-2031F |
6.5.4 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By 500???1,000 Hours, 2021-2031F |
6.5.5 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By >1,000 Hours, 2021-2031F |
6.6 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market, By Hull Type |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Single, 2021-2031F |
6.6.3 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Twin, 2021-2031F |
6.6.4 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Triple, 2021-2031F | 6.6.5 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid Inflatable, 2021-2031F |
6.7 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market, By Cruising Speed |
6.7.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.7.2 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By Up to 10 Knots, 2021-2031F |
6.7.3 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By 10???30 Knots, 2021-2031F |
6.7.4 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenues & Volume, By , 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average mission success rate of unmanned surface vehicles deployed in Irish waters. |
8.2 Percentage increase in research and development investments by companies operating in the unmanned surface vehicles market in Ireland. |
8.3 Number of collaborative projects between industry players and research institutions focused on enhancing unmanned surface vehicle capabilities in Ireland. |
9 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Opportunity Assessment, By System, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Opportunity Assessment, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Opportunity Assessment, By Endurance, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Opportunity Assessment, By Hull Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.7 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Opportunity Assessment, By Cruising Speed, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |