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Sewerage in Ireland - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2030)

IE-E37 July 2025 Factsheet

Revenue

€259.7m

2020-2025 2.7 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Employees

1,332

2020-2025 1.9 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Businesses

219

2020-2025 1.6 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xm

2020-2025 X.X %
2025-2030 X.X %

Sewerage in Ireland market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2015-2030. Includes 5-year outlook.

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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
#20 In Europe
Business
#17 In Europe
Employees
#19 In Europe
Wages
#19 In Europe

The Sewerage in Ireland ranks 20 in Europe with regards to its 2025 revenue (€259.7m). Revenue received by operators in Ireland has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (2.7 %) most comparable to...

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2025

Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2025

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What is the market size of the Sewerage industry in Ireland in 2025?

The market size of the Sewerage industry in Ireland is €259.7m in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Sewerage industry in Ireland in 2025?

There are 219 businesses in the Sewerage industry in Ireland, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.6 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Sewerage industry in Ireland grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Sewerage industry in Ireland has been growing at a CAGR of 2.7 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Sewerage industry in Ireland over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Sewerage industry in Ireland is expected to grow.

What does the Sewerage industry in Ireland include?

Foul-water drainage and Surface water drainage are part of the Sewerage industry in Ireland.

How competitive is the Sewerage industry in Ireland?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Sewerage industry in Ireland.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

The sewerage industry in Europe encompasses the operation and maintenance of sewer systems and treatment facilities. It includes the collection, transport and treatment of human and industrial wastewater, rainwater and waste from cesspools and septic tanks. The industry also covers the cleaning of sewers, drains, and chemical toilets, utilising physical, chemical, and biological processes for wastewater management.

What's included in this industry?

Foul-water drainageSurface water drainageRoad drainage

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

37 - Sewerage in Ireland

Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2025 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 Sewerage Industry in Ireland
  • Employees in the Sewerage Industry in Ireland
  • Business in the Sewerage Industry in Ireland
  • Profit in the Sewerage Industry 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

There are strict regulations for sewage operators to adhere to. The Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive is a key legislation that sets standards for the treatment of urban wastewater. The Water Framework Directive also sets standards for the sustainable use of water resources.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Sewerage in Ireland industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Plant upgrades drive rising depreciation and purchase costs, hitting profit. In 2025, significant capital expenditure on modernising ageing networks and expanding capacity is expected to raise depreciation and purchase costs, squeezing profit.

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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 Sewerage 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)

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