Ireland: Market for Dried Or Smoked Fish 2024

Market Size for Dried Or Smoked Fish in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish dried or smoked fish market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Dried or smoked fish consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Dried Or Smoked Fish in Ireland

In value terms, dried or smoked fish production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Dried or smoked fish production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Dried Or Smoked Fish

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, the amount of dried or smoked fish exported from Ireland shrank dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried or smoked fish exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of dried or smoked fish exports from Ireland, together accounting for X% of total exports. Lithuania, Germany, Belarus, Italy, Belgium and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for dried or smoked fish exported from Ireland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Spain, Lithuania, Belarus, Belgium and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried or smoked fish export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dried Or Smoked Fish

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of dried or smoked fish decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried or smoked fish imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of dried or smoked fish imports to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried or smoked fish to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried or smoked fish import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, dried or smoked fish import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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