Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €35.0m in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Improved economic condition increases business opportunity
- When consumer sentiment levels are high, households are more likely to seek professional help when dealing with pest infestations, aiding sales of pest control services.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Increased frequency of office work could spurge business activity for pest control
- Remote and hybrid work gained popularity after the COVID-19 lockdowns and remain prevalent in the Irish economy. However, increasing pressure on employees to return to office work could significantly impact the pest control industry.
Biggest companies in the Pest Control in Ireland
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Rentokil Initial plc | 19.0 | |
Ecolab Ltd | 3.3 | |
ISS Ireland Ltd | 1.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Rat control, Mouse control and Wasp control . Rat control is the largest segment of the Pest Control in Ireland.
Trends and Insights
Heavy rodent activity increases the demand for rat control
- According to Kildare Live, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) had its highest rate of enforcement orders in five years, leading to 21 food businesses closing in April 2024 following heavy rodent activity in those businesses.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry provide disinfecting services. They also exterminate insects and other pests like rodents and offer fumigation services.
What's included in this industry?
Rat controlMouse controlWasp control Disinfection Insect, mammal and bird controlCompanies
Rentokil Initial plcEcolab LtdISS Ireland LtdPurchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
RODENTICIDEFUMIGATIONBED BUGSIndustry Code
SIC 81.29/1 - Pest Control in Ireland
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
High consumer sentiment boosts demand for pest control services. As people feel more financially secure, they're more likely to spend on professional pest control and home im...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Increased footfall in hospitality boosts demand for hygiene in hospitality. With a positive bounce back in 2024, including a €54 million increase in revenue, pubs and food-se...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
High economic activity also tends to mean high infestations. This means pest control companies are more prevalent in the most economically active regions.
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Competition swells as more companies enter the industry. At the same time, external companies that offer pest control as part of their services (think facilities management c...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Rentokil’s high ratings boost customer loyalty and revenue. With 4.7-stars on Trustpilot, Rentokil secures repeat business by enhancing credibility. Serving diverse clients, ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Rentokil Initial plc's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Ecolab Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of ISS Ireland Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Rentokil Initial plc, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Ecolab Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for ISS Ireland Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Pest control companies need a licence to operate. They need a specific qualification to get hold of this — the IPCA/LANTRA Level 3 qualification, which is earned on a five-da...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Rising chemical costs pressure fumigation services but spare trap setters. Although inflation has eased, the 23.3% surge in chemical prices, according to Trading Economics, i...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Pest Control industry in Ireland in 2024?
The market size of the Pest Control industry in Ireland is €35.0m in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Pest Control in Ireland industry in 2024?
There are 76 businesses in the Pest Control industry in Ireland, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Pest Control industry in Ireland grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Pest Control industry in Ireland has been growing at a CAGR of 2.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Pest Control industry in Ireland over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Pest Control industry in Ireland is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Pest Control market in Ireland?
The biggest companies operating in the Pest Control market in Ireland are Rentokil Initial plc, Ecolab Ltd and ISS Ireland Ltd
What does the Pest Control in Ireland include?
Rat control and Mouse control are part of the Pest Control industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Pest Control in Ireland?
The company holding the most market share in Ireland is Rentokil Initial plc.
How competitive is the Pest Control industry in Ireland?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Pest Control industry in Ireland.
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Competitors
- Sawmilling & Wood Planing in Ireland
- Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Installation in Ireland
- General Building Cleaning in Ireland
- Industrial Cleaning Activities in Ireland
Complementors
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International industries
- Pest Control in the US
- Pest Control in Canada
- Building Pest Control Services in Australia
- Pest Control in the UK
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