Ireland: Frozen Fruit Market 2022

Frozen Fruit Market Size in Ireland

The Irish frozen fruit market declined to $X in 2021, falling by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. Frozen fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Fruit Exports

Exports from Ireland

Frozen fruit exports from Ireland amounted to X tons in 2021, growing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fruit exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for frozen fruit exports from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen fruit exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and Singapore (+X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen fruit exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and Singapore (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Frozen Fruit Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, purchases abroad of frozen fruits decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen fruit imports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fruit imports to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, Spain and Serbia, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Serbia (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen fruit suppliers to Ireland were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, the UK and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average frozen fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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