| Product Code: ETC11268462 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see a steady influx of wet cat food imports, with top exporting countries being the UK, China, Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. The market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), remained at a moderate level. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at a healthy 8.01%, with a notable growth rate of 8.83% from 2023 to 2024. This consistent growth and diversification of import sources indicate a robust market demand for wet cat food 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 Wet Cat Food Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Ingredient, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about pet health and nutrition |
4.2.2 Rising pet ownership and humanization of pets |
4.2.3 Growing demand for premium and natural pet food products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Price sensitivity among consumers |
4.3.2 Competition from dry cat food and homemade pet food |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to pet food ingredients and labeling |
5 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Trends |
6 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Gravy-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Pt , 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Loaf, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Minced, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market, By Ingredient |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Meat-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Fish-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Plant-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Custom Mixes, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialized Diets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market, By Packaging |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Cans, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Pouches, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic Trays, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Cartons, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Sustainable Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market, By End Use |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Pet Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retailers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Veterinary Clinics, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.6 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct-to-Consumer, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of households owning cats |
8.2 Number of pet food stores stocking wet cat food |
8.3 Growth in online sales of wet cat food |
9 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Ingredient, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Wet Cat Food Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |