We've raised our 2025 GDP growth forecast for Ireland by 3ppts to 10.3% due to greater-than-expected resilience in Q2. The preliminary estimate showed the economy contracted by 1% q/q, while we had anticipated a large payback. Meanwhile, we've lowered our forecast for 2026 GDP to a 4.3% decl ...

Retail value sales of dairy products and alternatives are expected to rise in current terms in Ireland in 2025. Growth in 2024 and 2025 has been slower than in previous years, due in part to rising prices and falling milk collections, which have exerted a downward pressure on volumes across the vari ...

Retail value sales of plant-based dairy are set to increase strongly in current terms in Ireland in 2025. Value growth is being driven by rising volumes, as a growing number of consumers are attracted to vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian diets because of concerns about health, the environment and an ...

Retail value sales of cheese are expected to rise in current terms in Ireland in 2025. Growth will primarily be driven by increased unit prices, which have stabilised following the pandemic. Volume sales declined in 2024, due to price sensitivity amongst consumers reacting to rising prices. These pr ...

Retail value sales of yoghurt and sour milk products are set to rise in current terms in Ireland in 2025. While growth is expected to be slightly faster than in 2024, it will remain significantly below the levels of the preceding years. Growth will be driven by increases in both the volumes and pric ...

Retail value sales of drinking milk products are set to increase in current terms in Ireland in 2025. Growth will primarily be attributable to significant price hikes, amongst the highest in Europe. Reduced milk production largely caused by poor weather conditions during key milk collection months h ...

Retail value sales of baby food are set to increase in current terms in Ireland in 2025. Baby food sales in Ireland continue to grow, but at a slower pace than in the previous year. The main reasons for the slowing of growth are falling baby food prices and the declining birth rate in Ireland. The v ...

Retail value sales of butter and spreads are set to rise in current term sin Ireland in 2025. While the category is expected to see sales increase, growth will continue in the vein of 2024 and be significantly slower than in previous years. As the volumes have declined in recent years, growth has be ...

This report provides detailed 5-year forecasts for the adoption of pay-TV and streaming video services in Ireland. It includes data on key metrics, describes key market developments and analyses operators’ strategies. Please note: this is delivered as an Excel file. ...

The size of the fixed–mobile convergence (FMC) market in Ireland will remain small, by international comparisons. Fixed–mobile operators are struggling to grow their fixed user base, due to competition from small internet service providers. Consumers do not have incentives to pur ...