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Dog Food in Ireland
June 2022
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Polarisation expected as economic pressures and pet humanisation influence purchasing decisions
With inflation rising and Ireland’s economy under pressure, more and more consumers are expected to be forced to turn towards more affordable dog food options, including buying in bulk to make savings. Nevertheless, some Irish consumers will still remain faithful to premium dog food brands, with premium wet and dry dog food set to remain the most dynamic dog food categories over the forecast period in retail volume terms.
Small pet shops expected to benefit from post-pandemic shopping behaviour and expert knowledge
Although e-commerce is set to continue recording strong growth within dog food over the forecast period, many dog owners will still value the direct human contact and specialist knowledge of employees in pet shops and pet superstores. These sales staff are able to recommend the best dog food for the breed, age and health issues of the dog.
Dog food manufacturers expected to remain focused on evolution over revolution
Continuing the pattern seen in 2021/2022, there are expected to be few real innovations in dog food in Ireland in the early part of the forecast period. Instead, companies are likely to continue expanding their portfolios with a focus on improving their dog food formulas to include natural, nutritious and higher quality ingredients, preferably while keeping unit prices at a similar level.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Dog Food industry in Ireland with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Dog Food industry in Ireland, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Dog Food in Ireland report includes:
Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
Detailed segmentation of international and local products
Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
What is the market size of Dog Food in Ireland?
Which are the leading brands in Dog Food in Ireland?
How are products distributed in Dog Food in Ireland?
How is the rise of e-commerce impacting the retail environment and consumer engagement?
How are fashions and values in human food echoed in food for pets?
How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Dog Food in Ireland - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Brands using marketing activities to build a stronger bond between dogs and their owners
Insects attract attention as a new protein source for dog food
Dog food continues to benefit from premiumisation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Polarisation expected as economic pressures and pet humanisation influence purchasing decisions
Small pet shops expected to benefit from post-pandemic shopping behaviour and expert knowledge
Dog food manufacturers expected to remain focused on evolution over revolution
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 1 Dog Owning Households: % Analysis 2017-2022Table 2 Dog Population 2017-2022Table 3 Consumption of Dog Food by Prepared vs Non-prepared: % Analysis 2017-2022
CATEGORY DATA
Summary 1 Dog Food by Price Band 2022Table 4 Sales of Dog Food by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 5 Sales of Dog Food by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 6 Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 7 Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 8 Sales of Dry Dog Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2017-2022Table 9 Sales of Wet Dog Food by Life-Cycle: % Value 2017-2022Table 10 NBO Company Shares of Dog Food: % Value 2017-2021Table 11 LBN Brand Shares of Dog Food: % Value 2018-2021Table 12 LBN Brand Shares of Dog Treats and Mixers: % Value 2018-2021Table 13 Distribution of Dog Food by Format: % Value 2017-2022Table 14 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 15 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 16 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 17 Forecast Sales of Dog Food by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Pet Care in Ireland - Industry Overview
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pet care in 2022: The big picture
2022 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for pet care?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 18 Pet Populations 2017-2022
MARKET DATA
Table 19 Sales of Pet Food by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 20 Sales of Pet Care by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 21 Sales of Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 22 Sales of Pet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Pet Food: % Value 2017-2021Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Pet Food: % Value 2018-2021Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Dog and Cat Food: % Value 2017-2021Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Dog and Cat Food: % Value 2018-2021Table 27 Penetration of Private Label in Pet Care by Category: % Value 2017-2022Table 28 Distribution of Pet Care by Format: % Value 2017-2022Table 29 Distribution of Pet Care by Format and Category: % Value 2022Table 30 Distribution of Dog and Cat Food by Format: % Value 2017-2022Table 31 Distribution of Dog and Cat Food by Format and Category: % Value 2022Table 32 Forecast Sales of Pet Food by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 33 Forecast Sales of Pet Care by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 34 Forecast Sales of Pet Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 35 Forecast Sales of Pet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 2 Research Sources
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