Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Ireland compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Ireland
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#28 In EuropeBusiness
#27 In EuropeEmployees
#29 In EuropeWages
#27 In EuropeThe Shipbuilding in Ireland ranks 28 in Europe with regards to its 2024 revenue (€11.3m). Revenue received by operators in Ireland has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (5.9 %) most comparable to...
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2024
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Shipbuilding industry in Ireland in 2024?
The market size of the Shipbuilding industry in Ireland is €11.3m in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Shipbuilding in Ireland industry in 2024?
There are 16 businesses in the Shipbuilding industry in Ireland, which has declined at a CAGR of 4.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Shipbuilding industry in Ireland grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Shipbuilding industry in Ireland has been growing at a CAGR of 5.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Shipbuilding industry in Ireland over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Shipbuilding industry in Ireland is expected to grow.
What does the Shipbuilding in Ireland include?
Passenger ship manufacturing and Military and other non-cargo carrying ship manufacturing are part of the Shipbuilding industry.
How competitive is the Shipbuilding industry in Ireland?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Shipbuilding industry in Ireland.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Ireland
- Recreational Boat & Yacht building in Ireland
Complementors
- Iron & Steel Manufacturing in Ireland
- Machinery, Equipment & Fabricated Metal Product Repair in Ireland
International industries
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry build ships and boats and construct floating structures. The industry also includes ship rebuilding and overhauls. Industry participants don’t manufacture parts of vessels, other than major hull assemblies.
What's included in this industry?
Passenger ship manufacturingMilitary and other non-cargo carrying ship manufacturingRefitting and reconstructing vesselsCargo ship manufacturingIndustry Code
3011 - Building of ships and floating structures in Ireland
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Shipbuilding in Ireland
- Employees in the Shipbuilding in Ireland
- Business in the Shipbuilding in Ireland
- Profit in the Shipbuilding in Ireland
Current Performance
Analysis
How does this country's performance compare to Europe?
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Shipyards must abide by health and safety regulations and adhere to global standards. European shipbuilders have to follow the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and rules outlined by the Convention on the International Maritime Organisation.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Shipbuilding in Ireland industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
A hike in the world price of steel damages profitability. As China has the lion’s share of steel production, global steel shortages have hurt European shipyards more than Asian shipyards, inflating purchase costs while reducing their international competitiveness.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Shipbuilding in Ireland industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
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 (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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