Ireland: Grape Market Overview 2021

Grape Market Size in Ireland

The Irish grape market skyrocketed to $X in 2020, growing 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 moderate increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2020, overseas shipments of grapes increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the fifth year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2011 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports surged to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, saw a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. from 2011 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to -X%.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average grape export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2019, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany stood at $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany.

Grape Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2020, purchases abroad of grapes increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape imports soared to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. 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 reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), South Africa (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of grape imports to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Germany (+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 Germany ($X), South Africa ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Germany (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2020, the average grape import price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Germany ($X per tonne) and Peru ($X per tonne), while the price for India ($X per tonne) and South Africa ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform