Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Ireland. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Ireland’s real GDP contracted in 2023, primarily due to subdued foreign demand, which negatively affected export-focused industries, and sluggish private investment. In 2024, Ireland’s economy is projected to rebound, underpinned by a robust labour…
Like other pet care categories, pet products in Ireland is impacted by strong economic challenges, such as inflationary pressure on prices and economic insecurity. These economic factors continue to exert pressure on consumer spending into 2024. As a…
Pet care in Ireland continues to face pressure from the global economic climate, with rising costs of raw materials, energy, production and transportation impacting the domestic industry into 2024. However, these economic effects have been less…
The overall performance of other pet food in Ireland is supported by growing interest in the keeping of small mammals as pets. The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) has revealed a doubling in the number of small mammals…
Dog food in Ireland is expected to continue to face challenges over 2024, marked by slow retail volume growth. This is attributed to dog population constraints in conjunction with inflationary pressures. The Dublin Society for the Prevention of…
In 2024, cat food in Ireland is expected to continue to see retail current value growth stem from price escalations. However, the rise in the average unit price of cat food is projected to be slower than in 2023. This is predicted to lead to a lower…
In 2023, sun care in Ireland benefited from the end of COVID-19, with consumers returning to holidays and beach trips, acquiring sun creams for these occasions. Although the Irish economy faced challenges, the landscape recorded positive results as…
In 2023, the struggling economy shaped results on the skin care landscape in Ireland. High inflation and declining GDP resulted in a fall in average disposal income. While retail value growth remained positive, driven by rising prices, retail volume…
In 2023, premium beauty and personal care ranges recorded a stronger performance than mass goods despite the challenging economic environment and ongoing high inflation. This was mainly due to the very strong performance of premium ranges within…
In 2023, oral care in Ireland showcased positive results, with rising retail volume growth in areas such as dental floss, mouthwashes/dental rinses, tooth whiteners, and toothpaste. Despite the economic conditions, oral health remained important to…