Ireland: Currant And Gooseberry Market 2024

Currant And Gooseberry Market Size in Ireland

In 2021, the Irish currant and gooseberry market increased by 43% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Currant And Gooseberry Production in Ireland

In value terms, currant and gooseberry production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 98% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of currants and gooseberries in Ireland stood at X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the average currant and gooseberry 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.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of currants and gooseberries production in Ireland skyrocketed to X ha, jumping by 25% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to currant and gooseberry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Currant And Gooseberry Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, shipments abroad of currants and gooseberries increased by 40% to X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 83% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iceland (X kg) was the main destination for currant and gooseberry exports from Ireland, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iceland was relatively modest.

In value terms, Iceland ($X) also remains the key foreign market for currant and gooseberry exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Iceland stood at -3.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average currant and gooseberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 92%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +20.9% per year.

Currant And Gooseberry Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of currants and gooseberries increased by 44% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 739%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 696% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest currant and gooseberry supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, currant and gooseberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +37.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+24.0% per year) and Poland (-7.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of currant and gooseberry to Ireland, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +30.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+19.8% per year) and Poland (-30.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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