Ireland: Market for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables 2024

Market Size for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish frozen fruits and vegetables market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Ireland

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of frozen fruits and vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated modest growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for frozen fruits and vegetables exports from Ireland, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen fruits and vegetables export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of frozen fruits and vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fruits and vegetables imports to Ireland, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, France, Italy, Germany and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen fruits and vegetables suppliers to Ireland were Belgium ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Germany, Italy, Spain and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 frozen fruits and vegetables import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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