Ireland: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Ireland

The Irish vegetable market expanded significantly to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable Production in Ireland

In value terms, vegetable production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average vegetable yield in Ireland expanded to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Ireland contracted modestly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the vegetable harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2023, the amount of vegetables exported from Ireland declined to X tons, reducing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports fell slightly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Ireland, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 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 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to X% per year.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2023, purchases abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable imports soared to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Belgium, France and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest vegetable suppliers to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, France, Belgium and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 2023, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Israel ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform