PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising costs will challenge chocolate confectionery sales while trends signal a recovery
Value sales of chocolate confectionery in Ireland are expected to increase over the forecast period. However, continued price inflation will remain a key market driver, with volume sales anticipated to decline further in 2026.
Technology, health and sustainability will be key to product production and innovation
Technological advancements are set to play a key role in the evolution of chocolate confectionery. Manufacturers are increasingly expected to adopt AI and machine learning within production processes to drive operational efficiency, improve consistency, and ensure high product quality.
EUDR will impact chocolate confectionery supply chains and pricing
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), set to be fully implemented by the end of 2026, is expected to significantly influence chocolate confectionery in Ireland. The regulation aims to prevent the import of products linked to deforestation, including cocoa, by prohibiting the sale of goods sourced from deforested land.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Chocolate Confectionery 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 Chocolate Confectionery 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 Chocolate Confectionery 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 Chocolate Confectionery in Ireland?
- Which are the leading brands in Chocolate Confectionery in Ireland?
- How are products distributed in Chocolate Confectionery 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 Chocolate Confectionery?
- 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?
Chocolate Confectionery in Ireland - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising prices influence consumer buying habits within chocolate confectionery
Mondelez Ireland Production Ltd retains its lead while smaller players gain ground
Chained supermarkets remain the main distribution channel for chocolate confectionery in Ireland
Rising costs will challenge chocolate confectionery sales while trends signal a recovery
Technology, health and sustainability will be key to product production and innovation
EUDR will impact chocolate confectionery supply chains and pricing
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DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Chocolate Confectionery
- Chocolate Pouches and Bags
- Boxed Assortments
- Chocolate with Toys
- Countlines
- Seasonal Chocolate
- Tablets
- Other Chocolate Confectionery
Chocolate Confectionery
This is the aggregation of tablets, countlines, chocolate pouches and bags, boxed assortments, seasonal chocolate, chocolate with toys, and other chocolate confectionery. Nuts and fruits covered in chocolate are included in this category. Note that chocolate overtly positioned for baking/cooking purposes is excluded from Euromonitor International's confectionery coverage.
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