Ireland: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Ireland

The Irish root and tuber market fell to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market 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 throughout the analyzed period. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Ireland

In value terms, root and tuber production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in Ireland shrank to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The root and tuber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted 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.

The root and tuber harvested area in Ireland fell slightly to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the root and tuber harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Ireland

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 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 root and tuber exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway (X kg), with less than X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with less than X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers imported into Ireland skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, root and tuber imports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest root and tuber supplier to Ireland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), ninefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, 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 ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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