Ireland

Dublin and Cork are Ireland’s most economically active cities, due to their positions in terms of population size, consumer expenditure and labour productivity. Dublin holds the highest potential for further economic expansion, due to forecast GDP…

Yoghurt and sour milk products remains in a small retail volume slump in 2024, albeit with sales improved upon the previous year, and with value sales better supported by high unit prices. Price increases have been driven by inflationary pressures,…

Plant-based dairy is a winner in Ireland, achieving healthy retail volume growth as well as strong value growth. This is supported by the growing range of plant-based products available in the country – including from private label. Indeed, the…

Other dairy remains in a retail volume slump in Ireland in 2024, while value sales are better supported by high unit prices. Dessert-based products are generally being negatively affected by health and wellness trends, while cream is showing minimal…

Drinking milk products creeps back into small positive retail volume gains in 2024, thanks to the stabilisation of milk prices which saw significant hikes in 2022 and 2023. Therefore, as prices come down, volume is being supported.

Dairy products and alternatives is seeing small retail value growth in Ireland in 2024, with retail volume being flat. Meanwhile, foodservice sees slightly stronger volume sales. Inflationary pressures continue, meaning consumers remain…

Cheese in Ireland is following a cross-category trend in 2024, with retail volume sales suppressed by high unit prices while value is better supported by the same factor. Within this environment, price-sensitive consumers are seeking value for money,…

Butter and spreads remains in a small retail volume slump in Ireland in 2024, with value sales better supported by high prices. This is affecting both butter and margarine and spreads, although we also note a sustained demand for butter within the…

Sales of baby food in Ireland in 2024 inch closer back to positive gains in retail volume terms, yet still remain in a small negative slump. On the other hand, retail value is better supported by high unit prices created by inflationary pressures.…

In 2023, Ireland ranked eighth in Western Europe for average gross income, despite a decline in per capita disposable income due to economic slowdown. However, projections for 2023-2028 indicate an increase in per capita disposable income, driven by…

Health and wellness concerns are increasing across Ireland, shaping buying habits within staple foods. Consumers are looking to improve nutritional content, avoid artificial ingredients, and reduce high sugar and fat levels. As consumers have changed…

Aligned with the rising demand for healthier options, consumers in Ireland are looking for practical, convenient ways to boost their nutritional intake. Fortified soft drink options have become increasingly appealing, with products offering…

To tackle rising obesity and overweight rates in the country, the Department of Health in Ireland launched a Roadmap for Food Product Reformulation and established a Food Reformulation Task Force to implement this Roadmap in 2021. With these efforts,…

As animal welfare and ethical concerns rise in Ireland, vegetarian hot drinks recorded the strongest retail value sales in 2023, with vegetarian coffee accounting for the bulk of sales at EUR39.5 million. While coffee is inherently vegan and…

Health and wellness claims have increasingly impacted buying habits across Ireland, with many consumers concerned about health conditions, including diabetes and obesity, and actively seeking wellness properties through the food and drink they…

Consumers in Ireland were continuing to align with health and wellness trends in 2023, increasingly choosing foods with low fat, low sugar, low salt and high nutritional value. Health has been a key driver of growth for vegetarian products, with a…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

The Graz in Austria report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…

The Cork in Ireland report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…

In 2024, sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Ireland is seeing retail volume sales return to modest growth as price increases slow down. This is following a negative year for retail volume sales in 2023. The high cost of wheat, which is a…