Ireland: Green Coffee Market Overview 2021

Green Coffee Market Size in Ireland

In 2019, the Irish green coffee market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Green coffee consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Coffee Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2019, exports of coffee (green) from Ireland dropped notably to X tonnes, falling by -X% on the previous year. Overall, exports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, green coffee exports reduced sharply to $X in 2019. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to -X%.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average green coffee export price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +X% per year.

Green Coffee Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2019, overseas purchases of coffee (green) decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green coffee imports contracted to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the UK (X tonnes) constituted the largest green coffee supplier to Ireland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, green coffee imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tonnes), twofold. The Netherlands (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest green coffee suppliers to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Peru, Colombia, Indonesia and Viet Nam, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 green coffee import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for coffee (green) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of green coffee consumption in 2019 were the U.S. (1.5M tonnes), Germany (876K tonnes) and Brazil (780K tonnes), together accounting for 30% of global consumption. Italy, Indonesia, Japan, Viet Nam, Spain, Colombia, Ethiopia, France, China and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

What are the largest producers of coffee (green) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of green coffee production in 2019 were Brazil (3M tonnes), Viet Nam (1.7M tonnes) and Colombia (885K tonnes), together accounting for 55% of global production. Indonesia, Ethiopia, Honduras, Peru, India, Uganda, China, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Lao People's Democratic Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

What are the leading suppliers of coffee (green) to Ireland?

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In value terms, the UK ($15M), the Netherlands ($8.2M) and Brazil ($5.6M) constituted the largest green coffee suppliers to Ireland, together accounting for 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by Peru, Colombia, Indonesia and Viet Nam, which together accounted for a further 22%.

What are the leading importers of coffee (green) from Ireland?

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In value terms, the UK ($124K) remains the key foreign market for green coffee exports from Ireland.

What is the average export price for coffee (green) in Ireland?

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The average green coffee export price stood at $6,740 per tonne in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year.

What is the average import price for coffee (green) in Ireland?

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The average green coffee import price stood at $4,142 per tonne in 2019, declining by -4% against the previous year.