ALDI’s economic contribution to Ireland in 2023 was €757 million as the retailer spent €1.1 billion with Irish suppliers, according to its latest economic impact report, ‘ALDI in Ireland, 1999-2024′ . The report was published as the retailer marks 25 years in the Irish market and records the impact it has made on the economy since entering the country in 1999.
The company delivers a substantial economic impact through supporting Irish suppliers. The retailer reported a 58% increase in purchases from Irish suppliers since 2019, and Irish suppliers now account for almost half of all sales at ALDI. ALDI has paid more than €1.
3 billion in wages over the past 25 years and its capital investment in Ireland since 1999 is €2 billion. Directly, and indirectly, ALDI supports more than 12,500 jobs in Ireland, and is responsible for a regional spread of employment far above the national average. These figures are outlined in the ‘ ALDI in Ireland, 1999-2024′ report which includes economic analysis from Dublin City University Associate Professor Emeritus of Economics Anthony Foley and includes key facts and figures that demonstrate the scale of ALDI’s operations in Ireland and how the business has grown since 1999.
The report tells a tangible story about the company’s growth, development and commitment to Ireland and the communities each store serves. ALDI is celebrating the 25 years of business milestone with its customers, colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders. S.
