| Product Code: ETC5344519 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Ireland`s import of whale oil in 2024 continued to show a high level of concentration, with top exporting countries being Spain, Metropolitan France, Norway, UK, and Germany. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a shift from very high concentration in 2023 to high concentration in 2024. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was a robust 8.34%, with a respectable growth rate of 5.08% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a steady and sustained demand for whale oil in Ireland, with key suppliers maintaining their positions in the market.

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 Whale Oil Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Whale Oil Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Whale Oil Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Nature, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Extraction Process, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sales Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Whale Oil Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly fuel alternatives |
4.2.2 Growth in the fishing industry leading to higher whale oil production |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the benefits of whale oil in certain industries |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and bans on whaling activities |
4.3.2 Shift towards alternative renewable energy sources |
4.3.3 Public backlash and ethical concerns regarding whale hunting for oil extraction |
5 Ireland Whale Oil Market Trends |
6 Ireland Whale Oil Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Whale Oil Market, By Nature |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Organic, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Whale Oil Market, By End Use |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Processing, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetic and Personal Care Products, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Biodiesel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Households, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Whale Oil Market, By Extraction Process |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Solvent-Extracted, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Cold-Pressed, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Ireland Whale Oil Market, By Sales Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Sales, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Retail Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.6 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Traditional Grocery Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.7 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retailers, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Whale Oil Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Whale Oil Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Whale Oil Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Whale Oil Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of whale oil in the market |
8.2 Adoption rate of whale oil as a fuel alternative in various industries |
8.3 Sustainability certifications obtained by companies involved in whale oil production and distribution |
9 Ireland Whale Oil Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Whale Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Nature, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Whale Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Whale Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Extraction Process, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Ireland Whale Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sales Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Whale Oil Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Whale Oil Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Whale Oil Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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