Ireland Snacks Market 2025

Projected incremental growth in the Ireland snacks market is set at USD 0.7 billion, reflecting a CAGR of nearly 3.6% over the forecast period from 2025 to 2030. Ireland’s snacks market is evolving as consumers increasingly prioritize health and convenience. There is a rising demand for snacks made from natural ingredients, with many Irish consumers seeking options that are free from preservatives, artificial additives, and refined sugars. Additionally, the growing trend towards plant-based diets and veganism is driving the demand for plant-based snacks, such as chips, protein bars, and dairy-free options. The busy, on-the-go lifestyle of urban areas like Dublin is also contributing to the growing popularity of ready-to-eat snacks that combine convenience and nutrition.

This report offers a detailed examination of the Ireland snacks market, leveraging historical data from 2020 to 2024 and projecting trends through 2030. It evaluates market size, growth trajectories, and key drivers of change, providing a nuanced view of the industry’s development. Through a structured analysis of product type and distribution channel, the report identifies strategic opportunities and challenges, supporting data-driven decision-making.

Market Segmentation

The Ireland snacks market is categorized into the following segments:
Product type: confectionery, ice cream and frozen dessert, savoury snacks, fruit snacks, snack bars, sweet biscuits
Distribution channel: convenience stores, forecourt, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, food and drinks stores, grocery stores, bars and HoReCa, e-commerce, others

The Ireland market for snacks is divided based on product type and distribution channel. In terms of product type, the market is segmented into confectionery, ice cream and frozen dessert, savoury snacks, fruit snacks, snack bars, and sweet biscuits. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, forecourt, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, food and drinks stores, grocery stores, bars and HoReCa, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The snacks market is dominated by key players, including Valeo Foods Ltd., Unilever PLC, Swizzels Matlow Ltd., Seskin Agriculture Ltd., Pladis Foods Limited, Perfetti Van Melle Group, PepsiCo Inc., Nestle S.A., Mondelez International Inc., Mars Incorporated, Manhattan Peanuts Limited, Lir Chocolates, Lily O’Brien’s, Kestrel Foods Ltd., Keoghs Crisps Ltd., Kellanova, Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG, Haribo GmbH & Company KG, General Mills Inc., Ferrero International S.A., Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG and Associated British Foods plc.

This comprehensive report analyzes the performance of leading companies in the snacks sector from 2020 to 2024. The findings highlight shifts in market share, revealing both established market leaders and emerging competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Ireland Snacks Market – Product Type Analysis
Ireland Snacks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Valeo Foods Ltd.
Unilever PLC
Swizzels Matlow Ltd.
Seskin Agriculture Ltd.
Pladis Foods Limited
Perfetti Van Melle Group
PepsiCo, Inc.
Nestle S.A.
Mondelez International Inc.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Ireland Snacks Market 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Snacks Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Snacks Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Ireland Snacks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Snacks Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Snacks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Ireland Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Ireland Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Ireland Snacks Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Ireland Snacks Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Ireland Snacks Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Ireland Snacks 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 Snacks Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Ireland Snacks Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Valeo Foods Ltd.
Unilever PLC
Swizzels Matlow Ltd.
Seskin Agriculture Ltd.
Pladis Foods Limited
Perfetti Van Melle Group
PepsiCo, Inc.
Nestle S.A.
Mondelez International Inc.
Mars, Incorporated
Manhattan Peanuts Limited
Lir Chocolates
Lily O’Brien’s
Kestrel Foods Ltd.
Keoghs Crisps Ltd.
Kellanova
Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG
Haribo GmbH & Company KG
General Mills, Inc.
Ferrero International S.A.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG
Associated British Foods plc