| Product Code: ETC4800948 | 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 | |
Despite the negative growth trends in sports protective equipment imports to Ireland, the diversity of exporting countries such as China, Tunisia, Cambodia, Spain, and Netherlands indicates a resilient market with low concentration. The continuous presence of various suppliers suggests opportunities for Irish retailers to source high-quality and competitively priced protective gear. Monitoring shifting consumer preferences and technological advancements in the industry will be crucial for sustaining and potentially improving market performance in the coming years.
By 2027, Ireland's Sports Protective Equipment market is forecasted to achieve a stable growth rate of 2.74%, with Germany leading the Europe region, 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 Sports Protective Equipment Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Area of Protection, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about sports-related injuries and the importance of protective equipment |
4.2.2 Growth in sports participation and popularity in Ireland |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to innovative and more effective sports protective equipment |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High cost associated with high-quality sports protective gear |
4.3.2 Limited availability of specialized and customized sports protective equipment |
4.3.3 Competition from counterfeit or low-quality sports protective equipment |
5 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Trends |
6 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Helmets & Other Headgear? , 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Pads, Guards, Chest Protectors, & Gloves, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Protective Eyewear, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Face Protection & Mouth Guards? , 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market, By Area of Protection |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Head & Face Protective Equipment, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Trunk & Thorax Protective Equipment, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Upper Extremity Protective Equipment, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Lower Extremity Protective Equipment, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Retail Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Multi-Retail Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores & Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of sports events and tournaments in Ireland |
8.2 Percentage of sports clubs or organizations promoting the use of protective equipment |
8.3 Adoption rate of new technologies in sports protective equipment |
8.4 Number of reported sports-related injuries in relation to the usage of protective gear |
8.5 Customer satisfaction and feedback on the comfort and effectiveness of sports protective equipment |
9 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Area of Protection, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Sports Protective Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |