| Product Code: ETC7627534 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, the top countries exporting craft beer to Ireland were the UK, Netherlands, Poland, Metropolitan France, and Germany. Despite a high concentration level indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market experienced a slight decline with a CAGR of -0.57% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate in 2024 was -1.61%, reflecting a challenging year for craft beer imports. Monitoring these trends and exploring strategies to stimulate growth will be crucial for stakeholders in the Irish craft beer 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 Craft Beer Food Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Age Group, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer interest in unique and artisanal food and beverages |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of craft beer culture and breweries in Ireland |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the importance of supporting local and sustainable food producers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Intense competition from established beer and food brands in the market |
4.3.2 Challenges related to distribution and shelf space in retail outlets for craft beer and food products |
4.3.3 Fluctuating raw material costs impacting production and pricing of craft beer and food items |
5 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Trends |
6 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Ale, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Lagers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Beers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Revenues & Volume, By On-Trade, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Off-Trade, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market, By Age Group |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Revenues & Volume, By 21-35 Years Old, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Revenues & Volume, By 40-54 Years Old, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Revenues & Volume, By 55 Years and Above, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of craft breweries and food producers in Ireland |
8.2 Percentage of market share held by craft beer and food products in the overall food and beverage industry |
8.3 Consumer engagement and feedback on social media platforms for craft beer and food brands |
9 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Age Group, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Craft Beer Food Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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