Ireland: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Overview 2020

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Ireland

The revenue of the cauliflower and broccoli market in Ireland amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cauliflower and broccoli market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Ireland

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, cauliflower and broccoli production continues to indicate a measured curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Cauliflower and broccoli production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Ireland totaled X tonne per ha in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cauliflower and broccoli yield continues to indicate a measured drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average cauliflower and broccoli yield attained its peak figure level at X tonne per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Cauliflower and broccoli harvested area in Ireland amounted to X ha in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cauliflower and broccoli harvested area continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the cauliflower and broccoli harvested area attained its peak level of X ha. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of the cauliflower and broccoli harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of cauliflower and broccoli were exported from Ireland; reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, cauliflower and broccoli exports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cauliflower and broccoli exports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, cauliflower and broccoli exports continue to indicate a temperate drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total cauliflower and broccoli exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2018, the amount of cauliflower and broccoli imported into Ireland amounted to X tonnes, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, cauliflower and broccoli imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports totaled $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Spain (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of cauliflower and broccoli to Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tonnes), threefold. The Netherlands (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cauliflower and broccoli to Ireland, comprising X% of total cauliflower and broccoli imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average cauliflower and broccoli import price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the cauliflower and broccoli import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform