Ireland: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2022

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Ireland

The Irish blueberry and cranberry market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, the amount of blueberries and cranberries exported from Ireland soared to X tonnes, picking up by X% against 2020. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Ireland, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +X%.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, 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 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +X% per year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, approx. X tonnes of blueberries and cranberries were imported into Ireland; with an increase of X% against 2020. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Ireland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Chile (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+X% per year) and Chile (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Peru ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of +X%, 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

In 2021, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform