Ireland: Grape Market Overview 2021

Grape Market Size in Ireland

The Irish grape market skyrocketed to $X in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Grape Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2019, overseas shipments of grapes decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, grape exports reduced notably to $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for grape exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grape exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

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

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average grape export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, grape export price increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK.

Grape Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2019, the amount of grapes imported into Ireland soared to X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape imports soared to $X in 2019. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and South Africa (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of grape imports to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Peru, Chile and Italy, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Peru (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grape suppliers to Ireland were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Africa, Peru, Italy and Chile, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Peru (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average grape import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2010; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the price for South Africa ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, 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 grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of grape consumption in 2019 were China (14M tonnes), Italy (7.5M tonnes) and the U.S. (6.5M tonnes), together accounting for 37% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of grape production in 2019 were China (14M tonnes), Italy (7.9M tonnes) and the U.S. (6.2M tonnes), with a combined 37% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of grapes to Ireland?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($11M), the UK ($6.6M) and Spain ($5.8M) were the largest grape suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 61% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Africa, Peru, Italy and Chile, which together accounted for a further 27%.

What are the leading importers of grapes from Ireland?

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In value terms, the UK ($1.1M) remains the key foreign market for grape exports from Ireland, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($45K), with a 3.8% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for grapes in Ireland?

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In 2019, the average grape export price amounted to $4,083 per tonne, growing by 3.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapes in Ireland?

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The average grape import price stood at $2,777 per tonne in 2019, with an increase of 12% against the previous year.