Key Market Indicators
Ireland's spice consumption is projected to maintain its current level, reaching approximately 4,000 metric tons by 2028. This forecast follows a period of stability, with the country's demand for spices showing no significant change since 2019. In 2023, Ireland ranked 78th globally in spice consumption, holding steady at 4,000 metric tons. This placed it just behind Israel, which also reported a consumption of 4,000 metric tons. The leading nations in spice consumption were Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Thailand, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots respectively.