Where do consumer goods occupiers lease office space in Dublin?

Most cluster in CBD / St Stephen's Green. Rent runs ~65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do consumer goods occupiers run in Dublin?

Typically high-end at $150–220/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a consumer goods occupier plan in Dublin?

Plan ~180 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 18,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the consumer goods vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 311, 445, 446.

What is the talent index in Dublin?

86/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Consumer goods occupiers in Dublin typically cluster in CBD / St Stephen's Green, plan ~180 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($150–220/sqft), and pay around 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) on Class A.

Preferred submarket: CBD / St Stephen's Green.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($150–220/sqft).
Plan ~180 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD).
Typical lease: 10 years with 12 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Dublin: 86/100.

Consumer goods office space in Dublin

Consumer goods occupiers in Dublin typically cluster in CBD / St Stephen's Green, plan ~180 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out">fit-out ($150–220/sqft), and pay around 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

Preferred submarket: CBD / St Stephen's Green.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($150–220/sqft).
Plan ~180 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD).
Typical lease: 10 years with 12 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Dublin: 86/100.

Where they cluster

Consumer goods occupiers in Dublin typically anchor in CBD / St Stephen's Green. Banking, law, professional services, government, consulting.

What they pay

Class A rent in Dublin runs 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) on a 10-year lease with 12 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical consumer goods fit-out targets high-end specification at $150–220/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 180 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount consumer office in Dublin typically targets 18,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Brand, merchandising, and digital teams gravitate to creative-class submarkets with strong adjacent retail and hospitality. Deep tech, pharma, finance, and legal services talent. EU talent pool accessible without immigration friction. Strong feed from TCD, UCD, and the broader Irish university system.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 12.5%. FRI (Full Repairing and Insuring) leases dominate. 10-year terms with tenant break options at year 5 standard. Free rent of 9-15 months and TI of €60-€110/sqm typical.

Key facts

city	Dublin
industry	Consumer goods
naics	311, 445, 446
preferredSubmarket	CBD / St Stephen's Green
preferredFitoutSpec	High-end
fitoutBand	$150–220/sqft
sqftPerSeat	180
classARentLocal	65 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd	$78/sqft/yr
vacancyPct	14.3%
typicalLeaseYears	10
typicalRentFreeMonths	12
talentIndex	86
corporateTaxPct	12.5%

Frequently asked questions

Where do consumer goods occupiers lease office space in Dublin?: Most cluster in CBD / St Stephen's Green. Rent runs ~65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do consumer goods occupiers run in Dublin?: Typically high-end at $150–220/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a consumer goods occupier plan in Dublin?: Plan ~180 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 18,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the consumer goods vertical?: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 311, 445, 446.
What is the talent index in Dublin?: 86/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
JLL Office Insight — JLL
Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
Savills World Research — Savills
Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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