| Product Code: ETC7638026 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The import shipments of polyurethane (PU) soles to Ireland in 2024 show a significant concentration from top exporting countries including the UK, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, and China. Despite a high concentration level in 2023, the concentration remained elevated in 2024. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was an impressive 43.69%, indicating strong demand for PU soles in the Irish market. However, there was a slight decrease in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -25.41%, highlighting potential shifts in market dynamics or external factors impacting the import trends.

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 Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for comfortable and durable footwear |
4.2.2 Increasing focus on sustainability and eco-friendly materials |
4.2.3 Innovation in polyurethane sole technology |
4.2.4 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on quality footwear |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Intense competition from other materials like rubber and EVA soles |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental standards and safety regulations |
4.3.4 Economic uncertainties affecting consumer spending on non-essential items |
5 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Trends |
6 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market, By Raw Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Raw Material, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Methylene Diisocyanate, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Toluene Diisocyanate, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyols, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Casuals, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Boots, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Slipper and Sandals, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Sports, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Formals, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenues & Volume, By Leisure, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of polyurethane soles by major footwear brands in Ireland |
8.2 Rate of new product introductions using polyurethane soles |
8.3 Customer satisfaction and feedback on the comfort and durability of footwear with polyurethane soles |
9 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Opportunity Assessment, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Polyurethane (PU) Sole Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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