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Ireland: Food Sorting Machine Market 2025

Food Sorting Machine Market Size in Ireland

In 2021, the Irish food sorting machine market decreased by -86.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption faced a sharp shrinkage. Food sorting machine consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Food Sorting Machine Production in Ireland

In value terms, food sorting machine production contracted rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 16%. Food sorting machine production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Food Sorting Machine Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2020, shipments abroad of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit increased by 11% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 433%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2020, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, food sorting machine exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2020, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for food sorting machine exports from Ireland, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled -8.9%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -14.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average food sorting machine export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -26.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 174% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +52.1% per year.

Food Sorting Machine Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2020, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit, when their volume decreased by -55.9% to X units. In general, imports recorded a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 296%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, food sorting machine imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports faced a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 385% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the UK (X units) constituted the largest food sorting machine supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, food sorting machine imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), twofold. Serbia (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK amounted to -16.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+50.2% per year) and Serbia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Serbia ($X) constituted the largest food sorting machine suppliers to Ireland, together comprising 77% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +58.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average food sorting machine import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -17.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 102%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2020, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per unit), while the price for the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit in the world?

The country with the largest volume of food sorting machine consumption was China, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, food sorting machine consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.3% share.

What are the largest producers of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of food sorting machine production, accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, food sorting machine production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Pakistan, with a 5.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit to Ireland?

In value terms, Denmark, the UK and Serbia were the largest food sorting machine suppliers to Ireland, together comprising 96% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit from Ireland?

In value terms, the UK emerged as the key foreign market for food sorting machine exports from Ireland, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Norway, with a 1.6% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit in Ireland?

The average food sorting machine export price stood at $15,975 per unit in 2021, which is down by -19.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit in Ireland?

In 2021, the average food sorting machine import price amounted to $7,144 per unit, shrinking by -17.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the food sorting machine market in Ireland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 28308100 - Machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce

Country coverage:

Ireland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024