Ireland: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Ireland

The Irish fruit and berry market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Fruit and berry consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Production in Ireland

In value terms, fruit and berry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of fruits and berries in Ireland fell to X tons per ha in 2022, declining by X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced in the following year. 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 fruits and berries were harvested in Ireland; picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a slight decline. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, exports of fruits and berries from Ireland fell modestly to X tons, waning by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports rose to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for fruit and berry exports from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

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: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at 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 fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Ireland

Fruit and berry imports into Ireland expanded slightly to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Costa Rica (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, South Africa, Belize, France, the UK, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Egypt, Chile and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Ireland were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. South Africa, Costa Rica, France, the UK, Belize, Chile, Brazil, Belgium, the Dominican Republic and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Dominican Republic, 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 fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belize ($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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