Ireland: Non-Wheat Flour Market 2024

Non-Wheat Flour Market Size in Ireland

The Irish non-wheat flour market fell to $X in 2021, dropping by -10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -20.6% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Non-Wheat Flour Production in Ireland

In value terms, non-wheat flour production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -19.8% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 100%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Wheat Flour Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-wheat flours increased by 58% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 919% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-wheat flour exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 822%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for non-wheat flour exports from Ireland, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, non-wheat flour exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Israel (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +14.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (+25.9% per year) and France (+399.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-wheat flours exports from Ireland, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at +26.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+346.2% per year) and Israel (+32.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat flour export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 83%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 Spain (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Wheat Flour Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-wheat flours were imported into Ireland; declining by -8% against 2020. In general, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat flour imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 25%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-wheat flour to Ireland, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, non-wheat flour imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), sevenfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK amounted to +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+11.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.8% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-wheat flours to Ireland, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK stood at +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+11.3% per year) and Poland (+7.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-wheat flour import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 20% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-wheat flour import price increased by +101.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, 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 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 the Netherlands (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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