Ireland Confectionery Market 2025

The Ireland confectionery market is likely to exhibit mild growth, with a projected increase from USD 2,103.9 million in 2024 to USD 2,586.2 million by 2030, corresponding to a CAGR of 3.5% during the 2025 to 2030 timeframe. Ireland’s confectionery market is benefiting from rising disposable incomes and an increasing preference for premium and artisanal products. The health-conscious trend is driving demand for organic and low-sugar alternatives, while the expansion of modern retail and online shopping boosts market penetration.

Providing a strategic perspective on the Ireland confectionery market, this report analyzes historical trends from 2020 to 2024 and forecasts market developments through 2030. It delves into market size, growth rates, and segment-level insights, uncovering the forces shaping the industry’s future. By examining product type, packaging type and distribution channel, the report delivers a robust framework for understanding market dynamics and identifying pathways for growth.

Market Segmentation

The Ireland confectionery market is classified into the following segments:
Product type: chocolate, gums, sugar confectionery
Packaging type: flexible packaging, folding cartons, rigid plastic, metal, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, forecourts, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, specialized stores, small grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, others

The confectionery market in the Ireland is segmented by product type, packaging type and distribution channel. By product type, the market includes chocolate, gums, and sugar confectionery. Packaging type segments are divided into flexible packaging, folding cartons, rigid plastic, metal, and others. Distribution channel segments comprise convenience stores, forecourts, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, specialized stores, small grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The confectionery market is characterized by dominance from key players such as Zed Candy (Dublin) Ltd., Swizzels Matlow Ltd., Perfetti Van Melle Group, Nestle S.A., Mondelez International Inc., Mars Incorporated, Lir Chocolates, Lily O’Brien’s, Haribo GmbH & Company KG, Ferrero International S.A. and Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG.

This analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the main players in the confectionery market, evaluating their performance trends from 2020 to 2024. Key findings illustrate shifts in market share, identifying both dominant firms and rising competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Ireland Confectionery Market – Product Type Analysis
Ireland Confectionery Market – Packaging Type Analysis
Ireland Confectionery Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Zed Candy (Dublin) Ltd.
Swizzels Matlow Ltd.
Perfetti Van Melle Group
Nestle S.A.
Mondelez International Inc.
Mars, Incorporated
Lir Chocolates
Lily O’Brien’s
Haribo GmbH & Company KG
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Ireland Confectionery Market 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Confectionery Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Confectionery Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Ireland Confectionery Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Confectionery Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Confectionery Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Ireland Confectionery Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Confectionery Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Confectionery Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table Ireland Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Ireland Confectionery Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Ireland Confectionery Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Ireland Confectionery Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Ireland Confectionery Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Ireland – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Ireland – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Ireland – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Ireland Confectionery Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Ireland Confectionery Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Zed Candy (Dublin) Ltd.
Swizzels Matlow Ltd.
Perfetti Van Melle Group
Nestle S.A.
Mondelez International Inc.
Mars, Incorporated
Lir Chocolates
Lily O’Brien’s
Haribo GmbH & Company KG
Ferrero International S.A.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG