| Product Code: ETC5793508 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see significant growth in cocoa and chocolate import shipments, with a high concentration of imports from the UK, Netherlands, Metropolitan France, Belgium, and other European countries. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) remained at very high levels, indicating a concentrated market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was an impressive 15.64%, with a notable growth rate of 76.8% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a strong and expanding demand for cocoa and chocolate products in Ireland, driven by imports from key European trading partners.

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 Cocoa and Chocolate Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Nature, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer demand for premium and artisanal chocolates |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of health-conscious and organic chocolate products |
4.2.3 Rising disposable incomes leading to higher spending on indulgent food items like chocolates |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of cocoa beans impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Intense competition from other confectionery products and substitutes |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to food safety and labeling requirements |
5 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Trends |
6 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume, By Dark Chocolate, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume, By Milk Chocolate, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume, By Filled Chocolate, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume, By White Chocolate, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market, By Nature |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume, By Organic, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenues & Volume, By E-commerce, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage growth in sales of premium chocolate products |
8.2 Number of new product launches in the organic chocolate segment |
8.3 Customer satisfaction scores for cocoa and chocolate products |
8.4 Percentage of repeat customers in the cocoa and chocolate market |
8.5 Investment in research and development for innovative chocolate offerings |
9 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Nature, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Cocoa and Chocolate Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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