New Away From Home forecast for Ireland coming soon!
30 September 2025We are excited to announce that we are expanding our Away From Home (AFH) forecast offerings to include Ireland!
We are excited to announce that we are expanding our Away From Home (AFH) forecast offerings to include Ireland! This marks our initial venture into forecasting for the international AFH market. The new forecasts will be launched on October 15th, following Ireland's budget announcements on October 7th.
Our five-year forecast for the Island of Ireland clearly outlines the total value of food and drink consumed outside the home in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. We cover the whole of the market from Restaurants to Hospitals.
The report offers insights into the evolving Irish market across ten sectors:
Highlighting areas of growth and decline
Identifying potential opportunities for all stakeholders
We have categorised the key market drivers into three distinct groups:
Inflation
Volume of meals/visits
Mix of meals and drinks sold, including trade-ups and downs
You can use this report to…
See the difference in value between the ROI and Northern Ireland
Discover what will drive real growth in the market
Understand the dynamics affecting each sector
Identify growth opportunities by sector
The Away From Home Market in Ireland continues to face significant headwinds during the forecast period
Rising costs are putting increased pressure on profit margins, which has led many operators to raise menu prices. This means that, in the short term, inflation will be the main factor affecting market value. Over the next five years, volume growth will mainly be driven by population growth. Additionally, it will be influenced by consumers' preference for convenience, socialising, and experiences, as they prioritise spending on these aspects over material possessions.
Implications for sectors
Each sector in the Irish Away From Home landscape has distinct characteristics, consumer groups, and drivers that influence them, as IGD’s Senior Insight Analyst, Nichola Gallagher, highlights:
Nichola Gallagher
IGD’s Senior Insight Analyst
The market is experiencing gradual shifts over time, switches between sectors will be driven by demographic changes, financial stability, and the evolving social habits of younger consumers who seek experience-driven events and quick, convenient solutions.
Download the full report
To learn more about our findings and the opportunities for growth our experts have identified, read the full Ireland Away From Home forecast 2025-2030 report available from 15th October to Away From Home subscribers only.
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