Ireland: Plantain Market 2025

Plantain Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish plantain market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a sharp decline. Plantain consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plantain Production in Ireland

In value terms, plantain production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Plantain production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

The average yield of plantains in Ireland was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of plantains were harvested in Ireland; stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Plantain Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, the amount of plantains exported from Ireland declined dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plantain exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for plantain exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK was relatively modest.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average plantain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external 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 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 Netherlands (X%).

Plantain Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, imports of plantains into Ireland reduced to X tons, dropping by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plantain imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons) constituted the largest plantain supplier to Ireland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plantain imports from Colombia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Guatemala (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Colombia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Guatemala (X% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plantains to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Colombia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plantain import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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