As the digital world seems to be evolving at a fast pace, Irish customers are demanding more and more convenient ways of shopping. According to PWC, consumer spending in 2016 is estimated to reach €24 billion in online sales alone, representing an increase of 14% year on year. The digital trend has made its mark throughout almost every sector of industry. This includes industries such as marketing, advertising, and recruitment where job applicants expect a forward-thinking approach from employers. To keep up with the latest trends I have put together a list of what I think will be top-selling products in Ireland online by 2022. 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 the top-selling products in Ireland online by 2022.
Here is the list of top-selling products in Ireland online 2022
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1. Drones
Drones are becoming more sophisticated as technology advances every day. By the end of 2021, I predict that we will see more robots used for everyday tasks such as taking your clothes to the dry cleaners or even delivering food and groceries. I also expect to see a lot more drones flying around our cities and towns, especially around busy areas like shopping centers and airports. It is possible that these types of robots could be programmed to deliver parcels directly to your door which would make life easier for many Irish people who find it difficult to make ends meet.
2. Clothing
Ireland is a fashion-forward country with many young people buying clothes online on a regular basis. For this reason, I expect to see clothing among the top-selling products in Ireland online by 2022. Some of this will include traditional Irish wear such as Aran jumpers and Ugg boots, However, I also think that there will be an increased demand for high-end labels including designer brands like Chanel, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton.
3. Sports Equipment
Sports are incredibly popular in Ireland with sports equipment being bought regularly both online and offline. As technology advances it is making it easier for us to buy things straight from our smartphones or tablets, This means that sports equipment shopping could become even more popular in the future. This prediction may come true as Irish people are becoming increasingly health-conscious and I predict that this trend will continue.
4. Toys
I would imagine that most toys bought in Ireland are bought for children under the age of six years old, however, I have included them on this list because many adults play with toys all around the world. As technology advances so do our methods of entertainment which means that it is likely to influence toy sales during 2022. There are several reasons why I think there might be an increase in toys sold online during 2022 including; the ability to buy educational games for kids, access to high-tech gadgets like robot dogs, and virtual reality devices like PlayStation VR or Oculus Rift. I also think that smart interactive toys will increase in popularity and could even help to reduce stress levels because they mimic real-life actions and teach skills such as maths and reading.
5. Books
Although books are not a luxury item like some of the other products on this list, I do think that there will be an increase in people buying books online during 2022. 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 all born here. As technology advances it is making the book publishing process easier which means that 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. Home Appliances
Home appliances such as fridges, cookers, and microwaves can be quite expensive depending on the quality of the product. I think that this is one of the main reasons why more people shop online for home appliances during 2022. There are several successful companies that sell products like these including; John Lewis, Tesco, and Argos who all currently provide their customers with an easy way to buy goods from their website or by using a catalog service. This will help to increase sales in Ireland as people will have more choices when they look online.
7. Beauty Products
Ireland is known throughout the world for being a beautiful country, so it’s no wonder 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 such as hair dye and body lotion online. This trend could increase significantly by 2022 because of the access to new technology which can provide us with additional ways to buy these types of things. For example, in the future, we might be able to download apps onto 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 it is likely that there will be an increase in their sales during 2022. 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 2022 because buying products online will be even easier and more popular.
9. Mobile Devices
Mobile devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and smartwatches are becoming increasingly common around the world, including in Ireland. In fact, according to Statista, by 2020 almost three-quarters of the global population will own a smartphone. I predict this trend will increase further by 2022 with many people throughout Ireland owning multiple kinds of mobile devices. As technology advances the price of these items will decrease which means they may become affordable to more people who can then buy them using an Irish broadband connection. The increased 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 2022 people will buy 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 has already seen an increase in their sales recently. New websites are being created all the time which creates even more competition for this industry so prices will continue to drop during 2022.
