COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Nestlé leads with a strong brand presence across the country
Nestlé Ireland was the leading company in other hot drinks in 2025, with strong brand presence in chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks through Nesquik and in malt-based drinks through Milo. It also distributes Starbucks hot chocolate.
Allegro Holdings enjoys dynamic growth with a focus on healthier formulations
Meanwhile, Allegro Holdings Ltd was the most dynamic company in other hot drinks, with a diverse portfolio including Options Hot Chocolate, which is showing strong momentum, supported by rising demand for lower-calorie indulgence products. Its positioning as a lighter alternative to traditional hot chocolate, combined with the convenience of single-serve sachets, aligns well with current consumer trends favouring portion control and healthier treat formats.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Other Hot Drinks 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.
If you're in the Other Hot Drinks 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 Other Hot Drinks 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 Other Hot Drinks in Ireland?
- To what extent are health considerations impacting consumption of Other Hot Drinks in Ireland?
- What are the traditional preferences in Other Hot Drinks in Ireland? To what extent are these tastes changing amidst increasing international influence and the growth of chained cafés?
- How are changing demographics (for example, an ageing or predominantly young population) determining consumption of Other Hot Drinks in Ireland?
- Which are the leading brands in Other Hot Drinks in Ireland?
- How are products distributed in Other Hot Drinks in Ireland?
- How is the rise of e-commerce changing the retail and competitive landscape?
- Have home seclusion and social distancing measures following COVID-19 benefited sales of Other Hot Drinks?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Other Hot Drinks in Ireland - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Other hot drinks challenged in 2025 as consumers tighten their belts
High prices drive value sales but dampen retail consumption
Chocolate-based offerings remain popular, but plant-based variants benefit from animal welfare and environmental concerns
Current value growth will be driven by rising prices, especially in cocoa
Bold flavour trends will likely be imported from nearby nations
Technological developments will drive innovation in the years ahead
Nestlé leads with a strong brand presence across the country
Allegro Holdings enjoys dynamic growth with a focus on healthier formulations
Supermarkets maintains dominance in 2025
Discounters benefit from price-sensitivity as cocoa prices soar
Hot Drinks in Ireland - Industry Overview
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Café culture boosts foodservice volumes, but retail sales decline across the board
Efficiency disrupts the role of foodservice
Wellness trend continues apace, with ongoing innovation
Mixed picture predicted for hot drinks in the years ahead
Positive outlook for fresh coffee, as premiumisation trend continues apace
Matcha trend looks set to stay
Jacobs Douwe Egberts leads in 2025 with strong brand portfolio
Nespresso sees dynamic growth thanks to expansion and premiumisation
Supermarkets continues to lead the distribution landscape
E-commerce enjoys rapid growth, albeit from a low base
FOODSERVICE VS RETAIL SPLIT
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Other Hot Drinks
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- Chocolate-based Flavoured Powder Drinks
- Malt-based Hot Drinks
- Non-Chocolate-based Flavoured Powder Drinks
- Other Plant-based Hot Drinks
Other Hot Drinks
This is the aggregation of Flavoured Powder Drinks and Other Plant-based Powder Drinks. Products can be served hot or cold, and can be mixed with water, milk, or other liquids. Bottled, ready-to-drink flavoured milk drinks are NOT included here and are included in Passport Packaged Food.
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This report originates from Passport, our Other Hot Drinks research and analysis database.
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