Ireland: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish green bean market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Ireland

In value terms, green bean production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Ireland amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 9.9%. The green bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of green beans production in Ireland amounted to X ha, approximately reflecting the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 1.9%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, overseas shipments of green beans decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,204% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,911% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from Ireland, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +26.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +20.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 67%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -4.5% per year.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of green beans decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Guatemala (X tons) constituted the largest green bean supplier to Ireland, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from Guatemala exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), threefold. Morocco (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Guatemala stood at +168.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-2.6% per year) and Morocco (+148.8% per year).

In value terms, Guatemala ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Ireland, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Guatemala totaled +169.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-10.8% per year) and Morocco (+127.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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