Ireland: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Ireland

The Irish root and tuber market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated buoyant 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Ireland

In value terms, root and tuber production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average root and tuber yield in Ireland fell to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of roots and tubers production in Ireland dropped modestly to X ha, approximately equating the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the root and tuber harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of roots and tubers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway (X kg), with less than 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with less than X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (X.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers imported into Ireland skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, root and tuber imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest root and tuber supplier to Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), tenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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