Ireland: Spinach Market 2025

Spinach Market Size in Ireland

The Irish spinach market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 38% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. Spinach consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Spinach Production in Ireland

In value terms, spinach production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 56%. Spinach production peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

The average yield of spinach in Ireland reached X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. In general, the yield saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. The spinach yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of spinach in Ireland reduced modestly to X ha, waning by -4% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 8.7%. The spinach harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Spinach Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, the amount of spinach exported from Ireland amounted to X tons, remaining constant against 2021. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 3,695% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, spinach exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 3,530%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +26.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled +25.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average spinach export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 19%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the UK amounted to -0.4% per year.

Spinach Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of spinach decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, spinach imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of spinach imports to Ireland, with a combined 88% share of total imports. France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +38.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest spinach suppliers to Ireland were the UK ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 88% share of total imports. Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +36.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average spinach import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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