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Edible brassicas 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 or chilled edible brassicas in Ireland contracted significantly between 2018 and 2023. Market volume fell from 61 thousand tonnes to 48.6 thousand tonnes, a decline of over 20%. In value terms, the drop was sharper, from USD 125.5 million to USD 75.4 million, indicating a substantial decrease in average market prices alongside the volume reduction.

Domestic production declined from 35.6 thousand tonnes to 29.2 thousand tonnes across the period. Imports, a major supply source, also decreased from 25.9 thousand tonnes to 20.4 thousand tonnes. A temporary recovery in both volume and value occurred in 2020, but the market resumed its downward trend from 2021 through 2023.

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 edible brassicas in Ireland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Ireland produced 35 710 tonnes of edible brassicas, marking a 3.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 3.1%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a 5.1% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.1%	(3.1%)	3.6%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports edible brassicas from Ireland

Exports in kind, t

Ireland exported 507 tonnes of edible brassicas in 2020, showing a moderate contraction of 4.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 18.3%, with an average annual decline of 6.5%. The largest drop was in 2018, at 18.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, with a 4.6% gain.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.2%)	4.6%	(4.5%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom was overwhelmingly dominant as the destination for Ireland's edible brassicas exports, accounting for 96.6% of total export volumes.

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

In 2020, Ireland's edible brassicas exports reached 1 099 thousand US dollars, indicating a moderate uptick of 6.2% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 11.5%, equating to an average annual decline of 4.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 034 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 1 372 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 24.6% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a 10.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.6%	(24.6%)	6.2%	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Kingdom dominated Ireland's export structure in value terms, holding a 97.2% share 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 edible brassicas to Ireland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Ireland's edible brassicas imports reached 24 629 tonnes, which is 4.8% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 6.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 25 917 tonnes. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 9.4% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, with an 11.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.6%	(9.4%)	4.8%	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands formed the core of Ireland's edible brassicas imports by volume. Spain accounted for 37.5% of imports, the United Kingdom for 27.7%, and the Netherlands for 22.4%, together making up 87.6% of total flows.

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

In 2020, Ireland's edible brassicas imports totalled 30 263 thousand US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 14.4%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 4.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 30 665 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 1.3% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a 16.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.0%	(1.3%)	0.0%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands were the principal sources for Ireland's edible brassicas imports in value terms. Spain accounted for 42.7% of imports, the United Kingdom for 27.9%, and the Netherlands for 13.7%, jointly representing 84.3% 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