| Product Code: ETC7630528 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The functional confectionery import shipments to Ireland experienced a significant increase in concentration levels in 2024, with the top exporting countries being the UK, Metropolitan France, Belgium, Other Europe, nes, and China. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2023 escalated to a very high concentration in 2024, indicating a more consolidated market. The impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 35.16% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the strong growth trajectory of this market segment. Moreover, the remarkable growth rate of 68.61% from 2023 to 2024 underscores the rapid expansion and demand for functional confectionery products in Ireland.

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 Functional Confectionery Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Nature, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Ingredients, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Trends |
6 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market, By Nature |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Nature, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Organic, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Sugar Confectionery, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Chewing gums, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Hard candy, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Boiled candy, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market, By Function |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Cognitive Wellness, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Performance Enhancers, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Wellness Enhancers, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Oral Care, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market, By Ingredients |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Protein, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Omega 3 and Omega 6, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Vitamins and Minerals, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Probiotics, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market, By Application |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Children, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Middle Age, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Senior, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.5 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Youth, 2021- 2031F |
6.6 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market, By Distribution channel |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct sales, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.3 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Gyms, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.4 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Health clubs, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.5 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Institutions, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.6 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.7 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Indirect sales, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Nature, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Ingredients, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Functional Confectionery Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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