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Spinach market in Ireland

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the fresh spinach market in Ireland grew steadily, reaching a peak volume of 5 503 t. This growth was followed by a slight dip in 2021 and a severe contraction in 2022, when market volume fell to 3 950 t.

The market's value mirrored this volatility, climbing to over 34.5 million USD by 2021 before plummeting by nearly 38% to 21.5 million USD in 2022. A partial rebound in 2023 brought the market value to 25.2 million USD, still well below the 2021 peak.

The overall period from 2018 to 2023 was marked by an initial expansion, a sharp downturn, and a modest recovery, with the market ending significantly smaller in both volume and value terms compared to its pre-2022 state.

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 spinach in Ireland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of spinach, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of spinach, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Spinach production in Ireland remained stable in 2020, with output totaling 3,770 tonnes. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew significantly by 78.3%, representing an average annual growth rate of 21.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 3,770 tonnes, while the most substantial year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 64.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	64.1%	8.6%	-	21.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spinach production in Ireland increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. The value of spinach output reached 30,699 thousand US dollars, marking a 13.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, the value of production grew by 79.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 21.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.4%	13.0%	13.4%	21.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports spinach from Ireland

Exports in kind, t

Spinach exports from Ireland showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.1 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 4 tonnes - representing a 30-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, exports totaled 3 tonnes, which was 30.2% lower than in 2019. The most dramatic decline happened in 2018 when exports fell by 89.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with growth of 2,870.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(89.8%)	2 870.3%	(30.2%)	28.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, all of Ireland's spinach exports in volume terms went exclusively to the United Kingdom, making this market completely dominant.

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

The value of spinach exports from Ireland experienced considerable fluctuations during these years. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1,000 US dollars, while the highest value reached 29,000 US dollars in 2019 - representing a 31-fold difference. In 2020, export value stood at 23,000 US dollars, showing a significant decline of 20.9% from the previous year. The most substantial decrease occurred in 2018 with a 91.3% drop, while the largest increase happened in 2019 with growth of 2,988.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(91.3%)	2 988.7%	(20.9%)	28.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, the United Kingdom accounted for 100% of Ireland's spinach exports in value terms, maintaining complete dominance in the export structure.

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 spinach to Ireland

Imports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of decline, spinach imports to Ireland increased in 2020. Import volume reached 1,736 tonnes, representing a 10.6% increase compared to 2019. The lowest import volume during this period was recorded in 2019 at 1,569 tonnes, while the most significant decline occurred in 2018 with an 8.2% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.2%)	(0.3%)	10.6%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom and Spain together accounted for 88.2% of Ireland's spinach imports in volume terms, with other trading partners playing a supplementary role.

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

Spinach imports to Ireland increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Import value reached 3,705 thousand US dollars, showing an 8.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 16%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	5.8%	8.3%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, two markets dominated Ireland's spinach imports in value terms - the United Kingdom and Spain together accounted for 87.0% of total imports, while the remaining volume was distributed among various other countries.

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