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Ireland: Shelled Walnut Market 2025

Shelled Walnut Market Size in Ireland

The Irish shelled walnut market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible shrinkage. Shelled walnut consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Walnut Production in Ireland

In value terms, shelled walnut production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 438%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Shelled Walnut Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, the amount of shelled walnuts exported from Ireland skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 39% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 494%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, shelled walnut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 508%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for shelled walnut exports from Ireland, with a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled -9.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to -11.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average shelled walnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Germany amounted to -1.5% per year.

Shelled Walnut Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, the amount of shelled walnuts imported into Ireland fell to X tons, with a decrease of -8.8% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, shelled walnut imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 81%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest shelled walnut supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, shelled walnut imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +14.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+1.9% per year) and China (-10.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of shelled walnuts to Ireland, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-0.5% per year) and China (-16.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average shelled walnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 38%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for shelled walnuts in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of shelled walnut consumption, comprising approx. 54% of total volume. Moreover, shelled walnut consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Iran, sevenfold. Turkey ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.7% share.

What are the largest producers of shelled walnuts in the world?

China remains the largest shelled walnut producing country worldwide, accounting for 54% of total volume. Moreover, shelled walnut production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, fivefold. Iran ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of shelled walnuts to Ireland?

In value terms, Germany, the UK and China appeared to be the largest shelled walnut suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 90% share of total imports. The United States, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.3%.

What are the leading importers of shelled walnuts from Ireland?

In value terms, the UK remains the key foreign market for shelled walnut exports from Ireland, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malta, with a 2.8% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for shelled walnuts in Ireland?

The average shelled walnut export price stood at $9,745 per ton in 2020, approximately reflecting the previous year.

What is the average import price for shelled walnuts in Ireland?

The average shelled walnut import price stood at $7,896 per ton in 2020, increasing by 8.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the shelled walnut 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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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
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. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024