Ireland: Sausage Market 2024

Sausage Market Size in Ireland

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Irish sausage market, when its value decreased by -31.2% to $X. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sausage Production in Ireland

In value terms, sausage production dropped notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 47%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Sausage Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, the amount of sausages and similar products of meat exported from Ireland expanded sharply to X tons, surging by 13% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sausage exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 63%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for sausage exports from Ireland, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 1.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +13.1%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for sausages and similar products of meat exports from Ireland, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +17.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sausage export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 24% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sausage export price increased by +87.0% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+6.5%).

Sausage Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, purchases abroad of sausages and similar products of meat decreased by -4.4% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -34.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sausage imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +26.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 51%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of sausage imports to Ireland, together comprising 73% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, Denmark, Lithuania and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +19.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest sausage suppliers to Ireland, together accounting for 68% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +21.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average sausage import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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