Ketchup and other tomato sauces market in Ireland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for ketchup and other tomato sauces in Ireland fluctuated between 2018 and 2024. After a slight decline from 21 089 tons in 2018 to 20 782 tons in 2019, consumption recovered to 22 740 tons by 2023 before dropping to 17 649 tons in 2024. In value terms, the market followed a different trajectory, decreasing from 36 574 thousand USD in 2018 to 34 330 thousand USD in 2019, then rising to 38 566 thousand USD in 2023 and jumping sharply to 47 877 thousand USD in 2024, indicating a significant increase in average prices or a shift toward higher-value products.

Domestic production more than doubled from 5 228 tons in 2019 to 11 325 tons in 2023, but contracted sharply to 3 849 tons in 2024. Imports varied considerably, peaking at 18 222 tons in 2020, falling to 12 761 tons in 2021, and gradually recovering to 15 962 tons by 2024. Exports demonstrated a steady upward trend from 1 101 tons in 2018 to 2 246 tons in 2023, with a minor decrease to 2 162 tons in 2024.

Overall, the Irish market for ketchup and tomato sauces displayed notable volatility in both volume and value over the period, with substantial swings in domestic production and changing import-export flows shaping the market landscape.

Production ketchup and other tomato sauces in Ireland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Ireland's production of ketchup and other tomato sauces has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, the output was valued at 12 664 thousand US dollars, showing a slight gain of 2.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, production grew by 11.8%, which equates to an annualized rate of 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Ireland's production of ketchup and other tomato sauces has risen for the second year in a row. In 2019, the country produced 5 228 tonnes, marking a moderate gain of 9.5% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, production increased by 12.3%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 3.9%.

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

Exports ketchup and other tomato sauces from Ireland

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, the volume of ketchup and other tomato sauces exported from Ireland declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 190 tonnes, representing a moderate decrease of 9.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 21.7%, with an annualized rate of 6.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 319 tonnes, with the largest increase of 19.7% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of exports in volume terms was dominated by a single market: the United Kingdom, which accounted for 97.1% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of gains, the value of ketchup and other tomato sauces exported from Ireland declined. In 2020, export value reached 2 469 thousand US dollars, constituting a substantial decline of 14.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 14.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 2 877 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase of 28.1% occurred in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the key partner for exports in value terms, accounting for 93.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports ketchup and other tomato sauces to Ireland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, ketchup and other tomato sauces deliveries to Ireland amounted to 18 222 tonnes, showing a moderate advance of 8.0% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 32.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.7%. The largest decline of 3.1% was recorded in 2019, while the largest increase of 26.3% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Portugal accounted for the largest share of imports in volume terms, with shares of 60.7%, 17.4%, and 8.3%, respectively. Together, they comprised 86.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Ireland imported ketchup and other tomato sauces valued at 27 001 thousand US dollars, representing a controlled rise of 6.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 14.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 27 001 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 9.1% in 2019 and the largest increase of 18.4% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Italy formed the main group of sources for imports in value terms of ketchup and other tomato sauces to Ireland, with shares of 63.7%, 13.7%, and 8.1%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 85.6% of total flows.

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

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