Ireland: Frozen Fruit Market Overview 2020

Frozen Fruit Market Size in Ireland

The revenue of the frozen fruit market in Ireland amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the frozen fruit market attained its maximum level at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Frozen Fruit Production in Ireland

In value terms, frozen fruit production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, frozen fruit production continues to indicate a moderate reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, frozen fruit production attained its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Frozen Fruit Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of frozen fruits were exported from Ireland; coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, frozen fruit exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, frozen fruit exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, frozen fruit exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for frozen fruit exports from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen fruit exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and the Czech Republic (+X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for frozen fruit exported from Ireland worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

France (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average frozen fruit export price amounted to $X per tonne, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the frozen fruit export price continues to indicate a moderate reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frozen Fruit Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2018, the frozen fruit imports into Ireland stood at X tonnes, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, frozen fruit imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, frozen fruit imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, frozen fruit imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, frozen fruit imports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and the UK (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of frozen fruit imports to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the UK ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest frozen fruit suppliers to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Spain (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen fruit import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the frozen fruit import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for frozen fruits attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for frozen fruits remained at a lower figure.

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform