| Product Code: ETC4942460 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Ireland`s confectionery import market continued to be dominated by key players such as the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and Ecuador in 2024. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market structure. With a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.26% from 2020 to 2024 and a notable growth rate of 7.06% from 2023 to 2024, the confectionery import sector in Ireland shows promising expansion potential and sustained demand for international sweets and treats.

By 2027, the Confectionery market in Ireland is anticipated to reach a growth rate of 1.18%, as part of an increasingly competitive Europe region, where Germany remains at the forefront, supported by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia, driving innovations and market adoption across sectors.

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 Confectionery Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Confectionery Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Confectionery Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Confectionery Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income of consumers in Ireland, leading to higher spending on confectionery products. |
4.2.2 Growing demand for premium and artisanal confectionery products in the market. |
4.2.3 Innovation in product offerings and packaging to attract and retain customers. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Health concerns related to sugar consumption and obesity, leading to a shift towards healthier snack options. |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs and profit margins. |
4.3.3 Intense competition among confectionery brands in Ireland. |
5 Ireland Confectionery Market Trends |
6 Ireland Confectionery Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Confectionery Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Sugar, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Chocolate, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Fine Bakery Wares, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Confectionery Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarket/Hypermarket, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialist Retailers, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retail Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Distribution Channels, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Confectionery Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Confectionery Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Confectionery Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Confectionery Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Customer satisfaction and loyalty metrics, such as repeat purchase rate and Net Promoter Score (NPS). |
8.2 Market penetration rate of new product launches in the confectionery market. |
8.3 Social media engagement and brand sentiment analysis to gauge consumer perception and trends. |
9 Ireland Confectionery Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Confectionery Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Confectionery Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Confectionery Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |