As the digital world seems to be evolving at a rapid pace, Irish customers are demanding more and more convenient ways to shop. According to PWC, consumer spending in 2016 is estimated to reach 24 billion euros in online sales alone, representing growth of 14% in annual terms. The digital trend has made its mark in almost every industry sector. This includes fields 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 hottest online products in 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 top selling products online through 2024.
Here is a list of the best selling products in Ireland online 2024
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1. Drones
Drones are becoming more and more sophisticated as technology advances every day. By the end of 2024, I predict we will see more robots being used for everyday tasks like taking your clothes to the dry cleaners or even delivering groceries and groceries. I also expect to see a lot more drones flying around our cities and towns, especially around busy areas like shopping malls and airports. It’s possible that these types of robots could be programmed to deliver packages directly to your door, making life easier for many Irish people struggling to make ends meet.
2. Clothes
Ireland is a fashionable country with many young people regularly buying clothes online. For this reason, I expect to see clothing among Ireland’s best-selling products online by 2024. Some of these will include traditional Irish clothing such as Aran jumpers and Ugg boots, however, I also think there will be increased demand for high-end labels including designer brands such as Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
3. Sports equipment
Sports are incredibly popular in Ireland and sports equipment is regularly bought both online and offline. As technology advances, it’s easier for us to buy things directly from our smartphones or tablets, which means shopping for sports gear could become even more popular in the future. This prediction may come true as the Irish are becoming more and more health conscious and I predict this trend will continue.
4. Toys
I think most toys bought in Ireland are bought for children under the age of six, however, I have included them in this list because many adults play with toys all over the world. As technology advances, so do our methods of entertainment, which means this will likely affect toy sales throughout 2024. There are several reasons why I think there could be an increase in toys sold online during 2024 including; the ability to buy educational games for children, access to high-tech gadgets such as robot dogs and virtual reality devices such as PlayStation VR or Oculus Rift. I also think that smart interactive toys will increase in popularity and may even help reduce stress levels because they mimic real-life activities and teach skills like math and reading.
5. Books
While books aren’t a luxury item like some of the other products on this list, I think the number of people buying books online will increase throughout 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, it 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 buy them much more easily.
6. Household appliances
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 and more people will be shopping online for home appliances in 2024. There are several successful companies that sell such products including; John Lewis, Tesco and Argos currently provide their customers with an easy way to buy products from their website or through a catalog service. This will help increase sales in Ireland as people will have more choice when they look online.
7. Cosmetic products
Ireland is known around the world for being a beautiful country, so it’s no surprise that beauty products are popular here. However, I have noticed over the past few years that the demand for beauty products is increasing with many people looking for items like hair dye and body lotion online. This trend may increase significantly by 2024 due to access to new technologies that may provide us with additional ways to purchase such things. For example, in the future we will be able to download apps to our phones and tablets that can measure our personal health information and therefore tell us what we should buy next.
8. Household cleaning products
Household cleaning products are a necessity for every household in Ireland, so I think sales are likely to increase during 2024. Recently, more and more people are buying food from places like Spar and selling it in bulk, which means it’s 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 mobile phones, tablets and smart watches are becoming increasingly common around the world, including in Ireland. In fact, according to Statista, by 2020, nearly three-quarters of the world’s population will own a smartphone. I predict that this trend will grow even further by 2024, when many people across Ireland own multiple types of mobile devices. As technology advances, the price of these items will come down, meaning they can become available to more people, who can then buy them with an Irish broadband connection. An increase in the number of smartphones available could also affect future sales as demand for apps and online entertainment increases.
10. Perfumes
Perfume is very popular in Ireland, but has traditionally been expensive. However, I predict that by 2024, people will be buying perfume more often 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 their sales increase recently. New websites are constantly being created, creating even more competition for the industry, so prices will continue to drop throughout 2024.
