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Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution in Ireland - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Harry Dee Harry Dee London, United Kingdom Last Updated: May 2025 SIC IE-J5913

Revenue

€15.7bn

2025

€15.7bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€X.Xbn

Employees

29,800

Businesses

4,912

Wages

€X.Xbn

Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution in Ireland industry analysis

The rise of online streaming platforms has revolutionised the media distribution industry. A 2024 Eurostat report reveals that 49.6% of EU respondents used an online streaming service in the preceding three months, a rise from 23% in 2018. This shift has disrupted other distribution methods, including DVDs, downloads and broadcast channels. The advent of video-on-demand services has empowered major film and TV studios to establish their own direct-to-customer platforms (like Disney+ and BritBox), therefore gaining more control over content distribution. Industry revenue is set to rise at a compound annual rate of 1.5% over the five years through 2025 to €15.7 billion.

Trends and Insights

  • Streaming platforms dominate home entertainment. Increasingly, consumers are choosing convenient and affordable online services over traditional mediums like DVDs and television, disrupting established markets.
  • US productions are losing market power. The growing trend towards locally-produced TV shows and films around the world is reducing Hollywood's global grip on the media sector.
  • Revenue is concentrated at the top. Popular shows and films earn the lion's share of distribution revenue. Most years, the top ten film releases account for over 40% of global box office revenue.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution industry in Ireland in 2025?

The market size of the Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution industry in Ireland is €15.7bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution industry in Ireland in 2025?

There are 4,912 businesses in the Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution industry in Ireland, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.1 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution industry in Ireland grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution industry in Ireland has been growing at a CAGR of 3.4 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution industry in Ireland over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution industry in Ireland is expected to grow.

What does the Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution industry in Ireland include?

European productions and US productions are part of the Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution industry in Ireland.

How competitive is the Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution industry in Ireland?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution industry in Ireland.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Distributors have to abide by local copyright and content laws. Copyright laws protect the sharing of material without permission of the rights holders. Countries also have differing laws on permitted content available to the public, which must be adhered to.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution in Ireland industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Film distribution reaps high rewards with minimal expenses. This occurs as distributors of popular titles profit immensely, even decades later.

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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 Film, Video & Television Programme Distribution 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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