Ireland: Frozen Poultry Liver Market 2024

Frozen Poultry Liver Market Size in Ireland

The Irish frozen poultry liver market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 22% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Frozen Poultry Liver Production in Ireland

In value terms, frozen poultry liver production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 48% against the previous year. Frozen poultry liver production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Poultry Liver Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, exports of frozen poultry livers and offal from Ireland soared to X tons, rising by 304% on 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen poultry liver exports from Ireland, together accounting for 51% of total exports. Ghana, Mozambique, Denmark, Spain, Gabon, Congo, Benin, Germany, South Africa and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of +40.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen poultry liver exported from Ireland were the UK ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports. Ghana, Spain, Mozambique, Gabon, Benin, Denmark, Congo, Germany, South Africa and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of +41.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen poultry liver export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -73.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 396% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Poultry Liver Imports

Imports into Ireland

For the fourth year in a row, Ireland recorded decline in overseas purchases of frozen poultry livers and offal, which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest frozen poultry liver supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen poultry liver imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-2.7% per year) and Germany (+9.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen poultry livers and offal to Ireland, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-6.3% per year) and Germany (+18.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen poultry liver import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13% 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.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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