| Product Code: ETC5827822 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
In 2024, Ireland saw a significant increase in ham imports, with top exporting countries being the UK, Denmark, Spain, Poland, and Italy. The market exhibited very high concentration compared to 2023, indicating a competitive landscape dominated by key players. Despite a strong CAGR of 13.58% from 2020 to 2024, there was a notable decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -14.31%. This shift underscores the need for market players to adapt to changing consumer preferences and market dynamics to sustain growth in the competitive Irish ham import market.
Ireland's Hams market is anticipated to experience a stable growth rate of 0.47% by 2027, reflecting trends observed in the largest economy Germany, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

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 Hams Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Hams Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Hams Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Hams Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Hams Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Hams Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Hams Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing consumer preference for high-quality, locally sourced food products |
4.2.2 Increasing awareness about the health benefits of consuming ham as a protein source |
4.2.3 Rising demand for premium and artisanal food products in the market |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and quality standards in the food industry |
4.3.3 Competition from other protein sources like chicken and plant-based alternatives |
5 Ireland Hams Market Trends |
6 Ireland Hams Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Hams Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Hams Market Revenues & Volume, By Air Dried Cured Hams, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Hams Market Revenues & Volume, By Smoked Hams, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Hams Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Hams Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Hams Market Revenues & Volume, By Independent Retailers, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Hams Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Hams Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialist Retailers, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Hams Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retailers, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Hams Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Hams Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Hams Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Hams Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer satisfaction scores based on taste, quality, and packaging |
8.2 Number of new product launches and innovations in the ham market |
8.3 Percentage of repeat customers and customer loyalty programs |
8.4 Market penetration rate in different demographics or regions |
8.5 Level of brand recognition and brand equity in the market |
9 Ireland Hams Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Hams Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Hams Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Hams Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Hams Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Hams Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |