Ireland: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish rye market decreased by -14.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rye Production in Ireland

In value terms, rye production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of rye in Ireland dropped sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -23.2% against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 250%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced rapidly 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 rye harvested area in Ireland was estimated at X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 0.5%. The rye harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rye Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of rye were exported from Ireland; picking up by 54% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rye exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for rye exports from Ireland, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2019 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to +254.9%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for rye exports from Ireland.

From 2019 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +368.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average rye export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2019 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +31.9% per year.

Rye Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of rye were imported into Ireland; almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 228% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rye imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 343% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) was the main supplier of rye to Ireland, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled +15.6%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rye to Ireland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK stood at +16.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rye import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 183%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Denmark amounted to +197.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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