| Product Code: ETC7642803 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to rely on imports of vegetable shortening, with key suppliers being the UK, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Despite a high concentration of suppliers, the market experienced a significant decline with a CAGR of -20.52% from 2020 to 2024. The negative growth rate of -1.06% from 2023 to 2024 indicates a challenging market environment. Stakeholders should closely monitor trends and explore strategies to adapt to changing market dynamics in the coming years.

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 Vegetable Shortening Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness towards health and wellness leading to demand for healthier cooking oils and fats. |
4.2.2 Growth in the food processing industry in Ireland leading to higher demand for vegetable shortening as an ingredient. |
4.2.3 Rising trend of home baking and cooking due to COVID-19 lockdowns driving the demand for vegetable shortening. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as soybean and palm oil impacting the production cost of vegetable shortening. |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative products like butter and margarine affecting market share. |
4.3.3 Stringent regulations on trans fats content in food products limiting the formulation of vegetable shortening. |
5 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Trends |
6 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market, By Form |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Dry, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Bakery and Confectionery, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Sweet and Savory Snacks, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement on social media platforms regarding vegetable shortening recipes and tips. |
8.2 Number of new product launches or innovations in the vegetable shortening market. |
8.3 Adoption rate of vegetable shortening by restaurants and bakeries in Ireland. |
9 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Vegetable Shortening Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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