Ireland: Fruit Market Overview 2020

Fruit Market Size in Ireland

The revenue of the fruit market in Ireland amounted to $X in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the fruit market attained its maximum level at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Fruit Production in Ireland

In value terms, fruit production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total output indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, fruit production decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of fruits in Ireland stood at X tonne per ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2018: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, fruit yield increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average fruit yield reached its peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of the average fruit yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of fruits in Ireland amounted to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Fruit harvested area peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Ireland

Fruit exports from Ireland amounted to X tonnes in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, fruit exports continue to indicate an abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, fruit exports continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, fruit exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for fruit exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tonnes), fourfold. France (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the fruit export price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for fruits attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for fruits remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Belgium, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Ireland

Fruit imports into Ireland amounted to X tonnes in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit imports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports stood at $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Costa Rica (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belize, Spain, Germany, South Africa, Brazil, Peru and the Netherlands, 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 Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest fruit suppliers to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Costa Rica, Brazil, Belize, South Africa, Peru and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per tonne, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Costa Rica ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform