| Product Code: ETC5376306 | 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 |
The used car import market in Ireland continued to thrive in 2024, with Japan, the UK, Germany, and Thailand emerging as top exporters. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a high concentration of imports, underscoring the dominance of key players. The impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 at 14.04% reflects sustained growth and consumer demand. Moreover, the notable growth rate of 44.41% from 2023 to 2024 highlights the increasing popularity and reliance on imported used cars 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 Used Car Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Used Car Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Used Car Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Used Car Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Used Car Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vehicle Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Used Car Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vendor, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Used Car Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Fuel Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Used Car Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increase in disposable income of consumers |
4.2.2 Growing preference for affordable and reliable transportation options |
4.2.3 Rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Uncertainty in the economy impacting consumer confidence |
4.3.2 Stringent government regulations affecting import and export of used cars |
4.3.3 Competition from the new car market affecting pricing and demand |
5 Ireland Used Car Market Trends |
6 Ireland Used Car Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Used Car Market, By Vehicle Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Used Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Hatchbacks, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Used Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Sedan, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Used Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Sports Utility Vehicle, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Used Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Used Car Market, By Vendor |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Used Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Organized, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Used Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Unorganized, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Used Car Market, By Fuel Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Used Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Gasoline, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Used Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Diesel, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Used Car Market Revenues & Volume, By Alternative Fuel Vehicles, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Used Car Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Used Car Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Used Car Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Used Car Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average age of used cars in circulation |
8.2 Percentage of used cars sold with eco-friendly features |
8.3 Consumer sentiment towards purchasing used cars |
8.4 Average selling price of used cars |
8.5 Number of online searches for used cars |
9 Ireland Used Car Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Used Car Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vehicle Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Used Car Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vendor, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Used Car Market Opportunity Assessment, By Fuel Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Used Car Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Used Car Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Used Car Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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