| Product Code: ETC11313966 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
Ireland`s whisky import market continues to thrive, with the UK, USA, Germany, Spain, and Metropolitan France leading the pack in 2024. Despite a high concentration in 2023, the market saw a slight decrease in the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2024, indicating a more competitive landscape. With a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.47% from 2020 to 2024 and a growth rate of 21.85% from 2023 to 2024, the Irish whisky import market remains a dynamic and rapidly expanding sector.

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 Whisky Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Whisky Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Whisky Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Whisky Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing popularity of Irish whiskey globally due to its unique taste and heritage |
4.2.2 Growing demand for premium and craft spirits among consumers |
4.2.3 Expansion of distribution channels, such as online sales and duty-free shops |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Regulatory challenges related to trade agreements and tariffs |
4.3.2 Competition from other whiskey-producing countries |
4.3.3 Fluctuating raw material prices, such as barley and barrels |
5 Ireland Whisky Market Trends |
6 Ireland Whisky Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Whisky Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Single Malt Whisky, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Blended Whisky, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Bourbon Whisky, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Whisky Market, By Packaging Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottled, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Canned, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaged, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Whisky Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Whisky Market, By End User |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Restaurants & Bars, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Collectors, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Whisky Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Whisky Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Whisky Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Whisky Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new product launches in the Irish whiskey market |
8.2 Growth in export markets for Irish whiskey |
8.3 Number of distilleries opening or expanding in Ireland |
8.4 Consumer sentiment and awareness towards Irish whiskey |
8.5 Investment in marketing and promotion of Irish whiskey brands |
9 Ireland Whisky Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Whisky Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Whisky Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Whisky Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Whisky Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Whisky Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Whisky Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Whisky Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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