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Ireland: Poppy Seed Market 2025

Poppy Seed Market Size in Ireland

For the third year in a row, the Irish poppy seed market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -21.3% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports from Ireland

For the seventh year in a row, Ireland recorded decline in overseas shipments of poppy seed, which decreased by 0% to X kg in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 408%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poppy seed exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 284%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for poppy seed exports from Ireland, with a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at -9.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at +6.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poppy seed export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 98%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Norway amounted to +31.9% per year.

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of poppy seed were imported into Ireland; stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 74%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poppy seed imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 80%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of poppy seed imports to Ireland, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +50.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest poppy seed suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +37.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 poppy seed import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 UK (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for poppy seed in the world?

Turkey remains the largest poppy seed consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 22% of total volume. Moreover, poppy seed consumption in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Germany, threefold. Poland ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.6% share.

What are the largest producers of poppy seed in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of poppy seed production in 2020 were Turkey, the Czech Republic and Spain, together accounting for 58% of global production. Australia, China, France, Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Germany, Austria and Palestine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

What are the leading suppliers of poppy seed to Ireland?

In value terms, the UK constituted the largest supplier of poppy seed to Ireland, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland, with a 2.8% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of poppy seed from Ireland?

In value terms, the UK remains the key foreign market for poppy seed exports from Ireland.

What is the average export price for poppy seed in Ireland?

The average poppy seed export price stood at $7,504 per ton in 2020, increasing by 117% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for poppy seed in Ireland?

The average poppy seed import price stood at $3,800 per ton in 2020, surging by 30% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the poppy seed 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.

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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. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. 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, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
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. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024