| Product Code: ETC7628451 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The dog food import market in Ireland continues to show steady growth, with key exporting countries including the UK, Netherlands, China, Germany, and Metropolitan France. The shift from high to moderate concentration in the market indicates increased competition and market diversification. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.56% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the strong demand for imported dog food in Ireland. Although the growth rate slightly slowed in 2024 to 1.38%, the overall outlook remains positive for the industry.

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 Dog Food Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Dog Food Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Dog Food Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Dog Food Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Dog Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Dog Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Dog Food Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing pet ownership and humanization of pets leading to higher demand for premium dog food products. |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the importance of pet nutrition and health, driving the demand for specialized and organic dog food. |
4.2.3 Rise in disposable income levels of consumers, allowing them to spend more on high-quality dog food products. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Price sensitivity among consumers, especially in a price-conscious market like Ireland, impacting the adoption of premium dog food products. |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative pet food options such as homemade or raw diets, affecting the market share of commercial dog food brands. |
5 Ireland Dog Food Market Trends |
6 Ireland Dog Food Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Dog Food Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Dog Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Dog Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Food, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Dog Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Pet Nutraceuticals/Supplements, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Dog Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Pet Treats, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Dog Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Pet Veterinary Diets, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Dog Food Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Dog Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Dog Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Channel, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Dog Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Dog Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Dog Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Channels, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Dog Food Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Dog Food Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Dog Food Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Dog Food Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of premium dog food products in the market. |
8.2 Percentage of households owning dogs in Ireland. |
8.3 Number of vet recommendations for specific dog food brands. |
8.4 Frequency of purchase of specialized dog food products. |
8.5 Rate of online searches for organic dog food options. |
9 Ireland Dog Food Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Dog Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Dog Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Dog Food Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Dog Food Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Dog Food Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |