| Product Code: ETC7625537 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Ireland continues to see a high concentration of cakes and pastries imports, with top exporters being the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Metropolitan France, and Italy. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) remained notably high, indicating a concentrated market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stands at a healthy 9.14%, with a significant growth spurt of 16.32% observed from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a sustained demand for imported cakes and pastries in Ireland, driven by a diverse range of European suppliers.

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 Cakes and Pastries Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sector, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Trends |
6 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume, By Artisanal Bakery Products, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume, By In-store Bakery Products, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume, By Cakes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume, By Frozen Cakes & Pastries, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume, By Pastries, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume, By Sweet Pies, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market, By Sector |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Service, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialist Retailers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume, By Artisanal Bakeries, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.6 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sector, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Cakes and Pastries Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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