COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Strong preference for brands but private label gains retail value share gradually
Unilever Ireland is projected to remain the leading player in sauces, dips and condiments at the end of the review period, with a marginal rise in retail value share in 2025. The company’s performance is supported by a diverse portfolio of well-established brands.
Mutti gains on authenticity appeal
Mutti has distinguished itself as one of the most dynamic players in sauces, dips and condiments in Ireland. It is projected to continue to post one of the fastest increases in retail value sales over 2025, albeit from a low base.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Sauces, Dips and Condiments 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 Sauces, Dips and Condiments 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 Sauces, Dips and Condiments 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 Sauces, Dips and Condiments in Ireland?
- Which are the leading brands in Sauces, Dips and Condiments in Ireland?
- How are products distributed in Sauces, Dips and Condiments 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 Sauces, Dips and Condiments?
- 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?
Sauces, Dips and Condiments in Ireland - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Home cooking fuels growth in products that simplify meal preparation
Traditional products struggle to maintain consumer interest
Recipe sauces fit with hectic consumer lifestyles
Steady growth in consumption to be driven by sustained interest in cooking and health-focused innovation
Flavour developments to stimulate retail value sales
Sustainability partnerships elevate brand purpose and community impact
Strong preference for brands but private label gains retail value share gradually
Mutti gains on authenticity appeal
Supermarkets dominate with wide and varied assortments
E-commerce remains on an upward trajectory
Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Ireland - Industry Overview
Price stabilisation supports acceleration in retail volume sales
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Key convenience and healthier eating trends shape demand
Local sourcing strikes a note with Irish consumers
Premiumisation gains ground but price-quality ratios are often decisive
Investment in the offer to keep meals and soups to the fore
Innovation and sustainability to fit with consumer wants
Regulation to shape supply chains
Private label is a strong and expanding presence
Azzurri Restaurants caters to consumers’ lifestyle and meal needs
Supermarkets remain integral to the shopping experience
E-commerce’s rise highlights changing distribution landscape
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Sauces, Dips and Condiments
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- Liquid Stocks and Fonds
- Stock Cubes and Powders
- Gravy Cubes, Powders and Pots
- Monosodium Glutamate
- Herbs and Spices
- Tomato Pastes and Purées
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- Liquid Recipe Sauces (excl pasta sauces)
- Dry Recipe Sauces
- Pasta Sauces
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- Barbecue Sauces
- Fish Sauces
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Oyster Sauces
- Salad Dressings
- Soy Sauces
- Chili Sauces
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- Dips
- Yeast-based Spreads
- Pickled Products
- Other Sauces and Condiments
Sauces, Dips and Condiments
This is the aggregation of cooking ingredients and condiments, dips, pickled products, sauces, yeast-based spreads, and other sauces, dips and condiments. Excludes: Unpackaged/bulk sauces, dressings and condiments, such as unpackaged herbs and spice or instances where consumers bring an empty contained to be (re)filled. Excludes: Table salt, vinegar, baking ingredients, desiccated coconut, and cooking cream/milk/powder for cooking and baking.
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