Ireland: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in the Irish fruit market, when its value increased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in Ireland

In value terms, fruit production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of fruits in Ireland stood at X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the 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 2022, the harvested area of fruits in Ireland contracted to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports rose significantly 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume 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).

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit exported from Ireland were the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 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 more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, the amount of fruits imported into Ireland stood at X tons, surging by X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Costa Rica (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Ireland, together accounting for X% 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 Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, 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

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Belize ($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.

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