Ireland: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Ireland

The Irish cauliflower and broccoli market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Cauliflower and broccoli consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Ireland

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 40%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Ireland fell slightly to X tons per ha, which is down by -3.4% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the average cauliflower and broccoli yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of cauliflower and broccoli in Ireland expanded modestly to X ha, picking up by 3.8% on 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cauliflower and broccoli production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cauliflower and broccoli, when their volume decreased by -43% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 80%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 68%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Ireland, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to +17.3%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Ireland, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled +17.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cauliflower and broccoli export price decreased by -11.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 23%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of cauliflower and broccoli were imported into Ireland; remaining stable against 2021. Overall, imports showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 14% 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, cauliflower and broccoli imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 12%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-3.7% per year) and Germany (-1.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cauliflower and broccoli to Ireland, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-5.2% per year) and Germany (+2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 12%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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