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Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Ireland

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli in Ireland saw notable growth in 2020, with volume increasing to 24 899 t and value rising to $47.2 million. This expansion was driven by Bord Bia's active promotion of Irish horticultural produce on global markets, which bolstered demand and supported market sustainability.

Market volume then entered a period of contraction, declining to 18 519 t by 2022. Two primary factors explain this downturn: severe drought in Spain—a major supplier of vegetables to Ireland—disrupted broccoli supply chains, while simultaneous inflationary pressures raised energy, transport, and food costs, curbing consumer demand.

In 2023, the market's physical volume eased slightly to 17 813 t, yet its value recovered to $39.4 million. Persistent supply limitations from drought-affected growers and ongoing inflationary pressures led to higher prices, shifting the market toward a higher-value segment despite lower consumption.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ireland
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cauliflowers and broccoli in Ireland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Ireland produced 10,530 tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli, marking a solid 13.2% increase from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 3.1% drop. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.5%	(3.1%)	13.2%	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Ireland

Exports in kind, t

Ireland's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 247 tonnes, which is 35.7% higher than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 167 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 21.9%. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 15.5%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.9%)	9.1%	35.7%	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom remained the dominant and nearly exclusive destination for Ireland's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli in kind, accounting for 95.9% of the total.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Ireland's export value of cauliflowers and broccoli has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 593,000 US dollars, showing a significant advance of 57.1% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 304,000 US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 5.5%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 84.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 22.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.5%)	24.3%	57.1%	22.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the United Kingdom was the key and almost sole market for Ireland's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli in value terms, representing 97.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Ireland

Imports in kind, t

Ireland imported 14,616 tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli in 2020, up by 6.3% from 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 14.2%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 5.0% drop. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 15.3%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.2%	(5.0%)	6.3%	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands were the main sources for Ireland's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli in kind. Spain accounted for 54.3% of imports, the United Kingdom for 20.5%, and the Netherlands for 10.0%, together making up 84.7% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Ireland's import value of cauliflowers and broccoli has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 22,511,000 US dollars, indicating a limited advance of 8.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 28.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 8.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.7%	5.7%	8.1%	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Germany were the principal destinations for Ireland's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli in value terms. Spain represented 54.4% of imports, the United Kingdom 20.8%, and Germany 9.4%, jointly accounting for 84.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io