Ireland: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Ireland

The Irish vegetable market totaled $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Ireland

In value terms, vegetable production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of vegetables in Ireland contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Ireland reduced to X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 vegetable harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Ireland

Vegetable exports from Ireland contracted to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% compared with the year before. In general, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 X% per year.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, overseas purchases of vegetables increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Ireland, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, France, Belgium and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Israel ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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