Key Market Indicators
Ireland's dried fruit import is expected to rise to more than $20 million by 2026, an annual growth rate of 2.3%. Since 1997, the country has seen a steady increase of 5.5% per year. In 2021, Ireland ranked 31st, while the United Arab Emirates came in at number one with $17.8 million. Germany, the UK and China placed second, third and fourth, respectively. Irish dried fruit export, however, is predicted to decline to about $412,000 by 2026, an average annual decrease of 9.1%. Since 1997, supply has decreased by 13.7% annually. In 2021, Kuwait topped the table with $711,000, while Ireland came in 63rd. Germany, the US and Chile were second, third and fourth, respectively.
