As the digital world appears to be evolving at a rapid pace, Irish customers are demanding increasingly convenient ways to shop. According to PWC, consumer spending in 2016 is expected to reach €24 billion in online sales alone, representing a 14% year-on-year increase. The digital trend has left its mark on almost every industry sector. This includes industries such as marketing, advertising and recruitment, where job seekers expect a forward-thinking approach from employers. To keep up with the latest trends, I’ve put together a list of what I think will be Ireland’s best-selling products online by 2024. These predictions are based on global trends, as well as trends here at home. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at some of Ireland’s best-selling products online in 2024.
Here is the list of the best-selling products in Ireland online 2024
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1. Drones
Drones are becoming more sophisticated as technology advances every day. By the end of 2024, I predict we’ll see more robots used for everyday tasks, like taking your clothes to the dry cleaners or even delivering food and groceries. I also hope to see many more drones flying in our cities and towns, especially in busy areas like shopping centers and airports. It’s possible that these types of robots could be programmed to deliver packages straight to your door, which would make life easier for many Irish people who have difficulty making ends meet.
2. Clothing
Ireland is a fashion country, with many young people regularly purchasing clothes online. For this reason, I expect to see clothing among Ireland’s best-selling products online by 2024. Some of this will include traditional Irish clothing such as Aran jumpers and Ugg boots, however I also think there will be an increasing demand for high-end labels, including brands designer brands such as Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
3. Sports equipment
Sports are incredibly popular in Ireland, with sports equipment regularly being purchased online and offline. As technology advances, it’s making it easier for us to buy things directly from our smartphones or tablets, this means that shopping for sports equipment could become even more popular in the future. This prediction could come true as Irish people are becoming increasingly health conscious and I predict this trend will continue.
4. Toys
I imagine that most toys purchased in Ireland are purchased for children under six, however, I have included them in this list because many adults play with toys around the world. As technology advances, our methods of entertainment will also influence toy sales during 2024. There are several reasons why I think there may be an increase in toys sold online during 2024, including; the ability to purchase educational games for children, access to high-tech gadgets like robot dogs and virtual reality devices like PlayStation VR or Oculus Rift. I also think smart interactive toys will increase in popularity and may even help reduce stress levels because they mimic real-life actions and teach skills like math and reading.
5. Books
Although books are not a luxury item like some of the other products on this list, I think there will be an increase in people purchasing books online during 2024. Ireland has a strong literary industry with many successful authors writing about Irish heritage, such as James Joyce, Jonathan Swift and Oscar Wilde, who were born here. As technology advances, this makes the book publishing process easier, meaning more self-published authors will publish their work online through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing or iBooks for Apple users. This in turn means that more people in Ireland will have access to a much wider range of books and will be able to purchase them much more easily.
6. Household appliances
Household appliances such as refrigerators, stoves and microwaves can be quite expensive depending on the quality of the product. I think this is one of the main reasons why more people are shopping online for home appliances during 2024. There are several successful companies selling products like these including; John Lewis, Tesco and Argos currently provide their customers with an easy way to purchase goods on their website or using a catalog service. This will help increase sales in Ireland as people will have more choice when they look online.
7. Beauty Products
Ireland is known around the world for being a beautiful country, so it’s no wonder beauty products are popular here. However, I have noticed in recent years that the demand for beauty products is increasing with many people looking for items like hair dye and body lotion online. This trend could increase significantly by 2024 due to access to new technologies that could provide us with additional ways to purchase these types of things. For example, in the future we may be able to download apps on our phones and tablets that can measure our personal health information and therefore tell us what we need to buy next.
8. Household cleaning products
Household cleaning products are a necessity for every household in Ireland, so I think there is likely to be an increase in their sales during 2024. In recent times, more people have been buying groceries from places like spar and selling them in bulk , which means it is more convenient for us. This is a trend that I think will continue in 2024 because buying products online will be even easier and more popular.
9. Mobile devices
Mobile devices such as cell phones, tablets and smartwatches are becoming increasingly common across the world, including in Ireland. In fact, according to Statista, by 2020 almost three-quarters of the global population will have a smartphone. I predict this trend will increase further by 2024, with many people across Ireland owning multiple types of mobile devices. As technology advances, the price of these items will decrease, meaning they could become affordable to more people who can purchase them using an Irish broadband connection. The increase in the number of smartphones available could also influence sales in the future, as demand for apps and online entertainment grows.
10. Perfume
Perfume is very popular in Ireland, but has traditionally been expensive. However, I predict that by 2024 people will buy perfume more frequently because of the cheaper prices offered online. This is due to many popular companies selling their products online, including Debenhams, Boots and House of Fraser, who have already seen an increase in their sales recently. New websites are being created all the time, which creates even more competition for this sector, so prices will continue to fall during 2024.
