Ireland: Citrus Fruit Market 2022

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Ireland

The Irish citrus fruit market shrank slightly to $X in 2021, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Ireland

In value terms, citrus fruit production stood at less than $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2021, the average citrus fruit yield in Ireland amounted to less than X kg per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. less than X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in Ireland; flattening at 2020. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tonnes), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (-X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, citrus fruit imports into Ireland reduced modestly to X tonnes, waning by -X% compared with 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2019 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports dropped to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), South Africa (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Egypt, Morocco and Peru, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Ireland were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and South Africa ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Morocco, Peru and Egypt, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 citrus fruit import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Egypt ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform