| Product Code: ETC10695534 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
The Ireland onions import market continues to be dominated by top exporting countries such as Netherlands, Spain, Egypt, UK, and Metropolitan France. The high concentration of the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2023 escalated to a very high concentration in 2024, indicating a more consolidated market. Despite a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.06% from 2020 to 2024, the market experienced a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -4.63%. This shift in market dynamics suggests potential challenges or changing demand patterns impacting the onions import sector in Ireland.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Ireland Onions Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Onions Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Onions Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Quality, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Onions Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing consumer awareness and demand for locally grown and organic onions |
4.2.2 Increasing focus on healthy eating and cooking trends, where onions are a staple ingredient |
4.2.3 Rise in popularity of Irish cuisine globally, driving demand for Irish onions |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Seasonal fluctuations in onion production due to weather conditions |
4.3.2 Competition from imported onions affecting local market share |
4.3.3 Price volatility in the onion market impacting consumer purchasing behavior |
5 Ireland Onions Market Trends |
6 Ireland Onions Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Onions Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Yellow, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Red, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By White, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Shallots, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Onions Market, By Packaging |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Mesh Bags, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Bulk, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic Bags, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Onions Market, By End Use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Processing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Culinary, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Export, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Onions Market, By Quality |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Fresh, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Organic, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Onions Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Onions Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Onions Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Onions Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Onions Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of Irish onions |
8.2 Number of new onion farms or expansion of existing farms in Ireland |
8.3 Consumer perception and demand for Irish onions based on surveys or focus groups |
9 Ireland Onions Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Onions Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Onions Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Onions Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Onions Market Opportunity Assessment, By Quality, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Onions Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Onions Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Onions Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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