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Structural Metal Product Manufacturing in Ireland - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

IBISWorld IBISWorld London, United Kingdom Last Updated: April 2025 SIC IE-C2511

Revenue

€172.6bn

2025

€178.4bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XX.Xbn

Employees

2m

Businesses

221k

Wages

€XX.Xbn

Structural Metal Product Manufacturing in Ireland industry analysis

The Structural Metal Product Manufacturing industry is heavily reliant on the performance of its key markets on the construction activity across the continent. From putting together frameworks for residential homes, offices and entertainment venues to manufacturing metal doors and windows, the output of this industry plays a key role in shaping Europe's urban landscape. With Europe's construction sector gaining momentum, manufacturers have benefitted from the rise in commercial building activity, partly fuelled by the growth of businesses in the e-commerce sector needing more warehouse space. Over the five years through 2024, revenue is set to slide at a compound annual rate of 4.4% to €172.6 billion, including a 3.1% drop in 2024.

Trends and Insights

  • Structural metal product manufacturers see their revenue fall. Macroeconomic headwinds, including rising inflation, supply chain difficulties, surging raw material prices and rising interest rates, have eaten into sales.
  • Demand for metal frameworks for construction inches upwards. Despite a drop in demand from the construction sector in 2020 thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, sales have since recovered due to investment in transport infrastructure and growth in construction activity.
  • Manufacturers compete on price, quality and brand recognition. The homogeneous nature of their products means there’s little else that can set them apart. For specialised metal structures (like curtain wall brackets), brand recognition and technical expertise determine demand.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Structural Metal Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland in 2025?

The market size of the Structural Metal Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland is €172.6bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Structural Metal Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland in 2025?

There are 221k businesses in the Structural Metal Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland, which has grown at a CAGR of 7.0 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Structural Metal Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Structural Metal Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland has been growing at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Structural Metal Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Structural Metal Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland is expected to grow.

What does the Structural Metal Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland include?

Metal frameworks for construction and Metal parts for construction are part of the Structural Metal Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland.

How competitive is the Structural Metal Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Structural Metal Product Manufacturing industry in Ireland.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Regulation pushes towards a greener steel industry. Government regulations and policy initiatives are steering the industry towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Both legislative mandates and incentives are driving this shift.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Structural Metal Product Manufacturing in Ireland industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Construction markets play a big role in determining profit. Profit fell in 2020-21 due to the effects of COVID-19 on downstream markets, which included supply chain disruptions, commodity price shocks and nationwide lockdowns.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Structural Metal Product Manufacturing in Ireland industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

Methodology

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