Competitive Landscape
Leading Brands Maintain Their Positions Despite a Gradual Easing of Concentration
Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Ireland remain moderately concentrated, with the five largest manufacturers, Valeo Foods Ltd, SHS Sales and Marketing Ltd, Richmond Marketing Ltd, McVitie’s Ireland Ltd and Tesco Ireland Ltd, accounting for a significant share of retail value sales in 2026. Between 2021 and 2026, the combined share of the three largest players declined, indicating a gradual easing of concentration.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks 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.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks 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 Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks 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 Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Ireland?
- Which are the leading brands in Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Ireland?
- How are products distributed in Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Ireland?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Ireland?
- 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?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Ireland - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks Summary
Sweet Biscuits Benefit From the Growing Role of Snacks in Daily Eating Habits
Flavour Innovation Expands the Appeal of Snack Bars
Rising Food Expenditure Expected to Support Steady Expansion through 2031
Frequent Snacking Set to Broaden Consumption Occasions
Quality Credentials Poised to Strengthen Brand Differentiation
Leading Brands Maintain Their Positions Despite a Gradual Easing of Concentration
Discounters Gain Ground as Supermarkets Retain Dominance
Changing Consumption Habits Support Growth across Retail Channels
Snacks in Ireland - Industry Overview
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Steady Consumer Demand Supports Continued Growth in Snacks
Flavour Experimentation Refreshes Established Brands
More Substantial Products Broaden Consumption Occasions
Flavour-Led Innovation Expected to Support Long-Term Value Growth
Confectionery Set to Strengthen Its Position through Premium Taste Experiences
Filling and Convenient Formats to Capture Meal Replacement Occasions
Cadbury and Tayto Reinforce Their Lead as Innovation Sustains Loyalty
Supermarkets Retain Leadership as Channel Shares Remain Broadly Stable
Value-Conscious Consumers Replace Foodservice Occasions with Retail Purchases
Consumer Behaviour Shifts Underpin a New Innovation Agenda
Recent Launches Reflect the Strategic Repositioning of Familiar Formats
Incremental Innovation Strengthens Competitive Positioning and Supports Value
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
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- Dried Fruit
- Processed Fruit Snacks
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- Cereal Bars
- Protein/Energy Bars
- Fruit and Nut Bars
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- Chocolate Coated Biscuits
- Cookies
- Filled Biscuits
- Plain Biscuits
- Wafers
Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
This is the aggregation of sweet biscuits, snack bars, and fruit snacks.
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