Ireland: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Ireland

For the third year in a row, the Irish citrus fruit 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 somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Citrus fruit consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Citrus Fruit Production in Ireland

In value terms, citrus fruit production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a drastic downturn. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Ireland was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the citrus fruit harvested area in Ireland amounted to less than X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Ireland

Citrus fruit imports into Ireland expanded markedly to X tons in 2022, surging by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Egypt, Morocco, Peru and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Ireland were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and South Africa ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Morocco, Egypt, the UK and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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