| Product Code: ETC7628605 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The dry pet food import market in Ireland experienced a shift in concentration levels from high to moderate in 2024, indicating a more diverse range of suppliers. The top exporting countries, including the UK, Netherlands, China, Germany, and Metropolitan France, continue to play a significant role in meeting Ireland`s demand for pet food. With a strong compound annual growth rate of 14.56% from 2020 to 2024 and a steady growth rate of 1.38% in 2024, the market shows resilience and potential for further expansion in the coming years.

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 Dry Pet Food Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Animal Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Ingredient Type, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing pet ownership in Ireland |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about pet health and nutrition |
4.2.3 Shift towards premium and specialized pet food products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Competition from wet pet food and raw food diets |
4.3.2 Price sensitivity among consumers |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges and compliance requirements |
5 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Trends |
6 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market, By Animal Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Dogs, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Cats, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Animals, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Kibble, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Product Types, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market, By Ingredient Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Protien, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Cereals and Cereal Derivatives, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Ingredient Types, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average price per unit of dry pet food sold |
8.2 Percentage of households owning pets in Ireland |
8.3 Number of veterinary recommendations for dry pet food |
8.4 Growth in online sales of dry pet food |
8.5 Consumer satisfaction and retention rates for dry pet food products |
9 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Animal Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Ingredient Type, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Dry Pet Food Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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