Ireland: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Ireland

The Irish cabbage market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 36% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Ireland

In value terms, cabbage production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Ireland shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -2.1% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 12%. The cabbage yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cabbage harvested area in Ireland declined to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 11%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the cabbage harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Ireland

For the third consecutive year, Ireland recorded decline in overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas, which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 25%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 14%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Ireland, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +4.3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to -3.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 United Arab Emirates amounted to +15.2% per year.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Ireland

For the fourth year in a row, Ireland recorded decline in purchases abroad of cabbage and other brassicas, which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to Ireland, with a combined 89% share of total imports. France, Poland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +27.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Ireland, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-13.0% per year) and Spain (-7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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