| Product Code: ETC7635514 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The non-chocolate candy import market in Ireland continued to show strong growth in 2024, with the top exporting countries being the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and Ecuador. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, remained high, indicating a competitive landscape. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 was an impressive 12.26%, with a notable growth rate of 7.06% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a sustained demand for non-chocolate candies in Ireland, driven by a variety of international sources.

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 Non-Chocolate Candy Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer preference for low-sugar and healthier snacking options |
4.2.2 Growing demand for unique and innovative non-chocolate candy flavors |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on indulgent treats |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Health concerns related to high sugar content in non-chocolate candies |
4.3.2 Competition from healthier snack alternatives such as fruit snacks and nuts |
5 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Trends |
6 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Hard type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Chewing type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Scotch type, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market, By Distribution channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialist Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement on social media platforms for non-chocolate candy brands |
8.2 Number of new product launches and flavor variations in the non-chocolate candy market |
8.3 Growth in online sales and e-commerce penetration for non-chocolate candies in Ireland |
8.4 Percentage of market share held by premium non-chocolate candy brands |
8.5 Customer satisfaction scores and repeat purchase rates for non-chocolate candy products |
9 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Non-Chocolate Candy Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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