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Prepared Meal Production in Ireland Industry Data and Analysis

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Martha Sofia Garcia Guerrero
Analyst London, United Kingdom November 2025

The Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland has a market size of €394.7m in 2026 with annual revenue growth of 7.8 %. Companies in this industry manufacture ready-made meals and dishes that are already seasoned and cooked. Prepared dishes must contain at least two ingredients in addition to seasonings. These meals are preserved, like in frozen or canned form.

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What's included in this industry analysis

IBISWorld's research coverage on the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of February 2026.

About this industry

What's this industry report about?

The Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland operates under the SIC industry code IE-C1075. Companies in this industry manufacture ready-made meals and dishes that are already seasoned and cooked. Prepared dishes must contain at least two ingredients in addition to seasonings. These meals are preserved, like in frozen or canned form. Related terms covered in the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland include gluten-free, own-label and convenience product.

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland include Prepared meat meals, Prepared fish meals and Prepared vegetarian and vegan meals.

What companies are included in this industry?

Companies covered in the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland include Nomad Foods Europe Ltd.

Performance

What's included in the Performance chapter?

The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland.

Competitive Forces

What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?

The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.

External Environment

What's included in the External Environment chapter?

The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.

Financial Benchmarks

What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?

The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Country Benchmarks

What's included in the Country Benchmarks chapter?

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Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.

Industry Data

What's included in the Industry Data chapter?

The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland in 2026?

The market size of the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland is €394.7m in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland in 2025?

There are 77 businesses in the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland, which has grown at a CAGR of 7.8 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland has been growing at a CAGR of 6.0 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland?

The biggest company operating in the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland is Nomad Foods Europe Ltd

What does the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland include?

Prepared meat meals and Prepared fish meals are part of the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland?

The company holding the most market share in the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland is Nomad Foods Europe Ltd.

How competitive is the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Prepared Meal Production industry in Ireland.

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