Ireland: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish onion and shallot market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed temperate growth. Onion and shallot consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Ireland

In value terms, onion and shallot production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 146% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of onions and shallots in Ireland shrank slightly to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the yield indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot yield increased by +50.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 44%. The onion and shallot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly 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 onions and shallots were harvested in Ireland; growing by 9.3% on 2021. Overall, the total harvested area indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot harvested area decreased by -7.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 71%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, exports of onions and shallots from Ireland skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 141% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 246% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 238% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Ireland, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iceland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +40.3%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Ireland, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iceland ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +27.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -64.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 147% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+29.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Ireland

Onion and shallot imports into Ireland was estimated at X tons in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, imports recorded perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 23%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest onion and shallot supplier to Ireland, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+4.4% per year) and the UK (-8.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Ireland, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+2.9% per year) and France (+7.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 20%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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