Ireland: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Ireland

For the third consecutive year, the Irish grain market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Grain Production in Ireland

In value terms, grain production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cereal grains in Ireland reduced to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average grain yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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, approx. X ha of cereal grains were harvested in Ireland; waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of cereal grains were exported from Ireland; waning by X% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, grain exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereal grains exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Grain Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of cereal grains, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest grain suppliers to Ireland were the UK ($X), Canada ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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