| Product Code: ETC10934190 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see a strong influx of used and new cars imports, with Japan, UK, Germany, Areas, nes, and South Korea emerging as the top exporting countries. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. With a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.97% from 2020 to 2024 and a significant growth rate of 34.6% from 2023 to 2024, the automotive import sector in Ireland is experiencing robust expansion and diversification. This trend highlights the country`s increasing demand for a variety of vehicles from key global markets.

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 Used and New Cars Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Used and New Cars Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Used and New Cars Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vehicle Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sales Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Fuel Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Body Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.9 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Price Range, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income of consumers |
4.2.2 Technological advancements in vehicle features and connectivity |
4.2.3 Growing demand for eco-friendly and fuel-efficient vehicles |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Uncertainty in economic conditions impacting consumer spending |
4.3.2 Regulatory changes affecting vehicle import and sales |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative transportation modes like ride-sharing services |
5 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Trends |
6 Ireland Used and New Cars Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Used and New Cars Market, By Vehicle Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Vehicle Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By New Cars, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Used Cars, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Used and New Cars Market, By Sales Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Used and New Cars Market, By Fuel Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Petrol, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Diesel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Ireland Used and New Cars Market, By Body Type |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Sedan, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By SUV, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5 Ireland Used and New Cars Market, By Price Range |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Budget, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.3 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average age of vehicles in operation |
8.2 Consumer interest in electric or hybrid vehicles |
8.3 Frequency of car maintenance and servicing |
8.4 Adoption rate of smart vehicle technologies |
8.5 Average duration of vehicle ownership |
9 Ireland Used and New Cars Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vehicle Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sales Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Fuel Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Body Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.5 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Price Range, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Used and New Cars Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Used and New Cars Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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