| Product Code: ETC5039550 | 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 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see significant imports of hard candies, with the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, and Metropolitan France leading the way. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the period of 2020-2024 remained positive at 5.48%. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) suggests a concentrated market, indicating potential challenges for new entrants. The continued popularity of hard candies in Ireland underscores the importance of understanding and catering to consumer preferences in this competitive market.

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 Hard Candies Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Hard Candies Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Hard Candies Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Hard Candies Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer preference for natural and organic ingredients in hard candies |
4.2.2 Growing demand for premium and artisanal hard candies in Ireland |
4.2.3 Rising trend of gifting hard candies on special occasions and festivals |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Increasing health concerns related to sugar consumption in hard candies |
4.3.2 Intense competition from other confectionery products such as chocolates and gummies |
4.3.3 Fluctuating prices of raw materials like sugar, flavorings, and colorings used in hard candies |
5 Ireland Hard Candies Market Trends |
6 Ireland Hard Candies Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Hard Candies Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Pop Rocks, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Lollipop, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Traditional, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Hard Candies Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarket, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Hard Candies Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Store, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Hard Candies Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Hard Candies Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Hard Candies Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Hard Candies Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement on social media platforms for hard candy brands |
8.2 Number of new product launches in the hard candies segment |
8.3 Growth in the number of specialty stores and online retailers selling hard candies in Ireland |
9 Ireland Hard Candies Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Hard Candies Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Hard Candies Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Hard Candies Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Hard Candies Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Hard Candies Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |