Key Market Indicators
**Irish Fruits Consumption to Hit 493,000 Metric Tons by 2028** Ireland's fruit consumption is projected to rise significantly over the next five years, reaching approximately 493,000 metric tons by 2028. This marks an increase from around 451,000 metric tons in 2023, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. Since 1999, the demand for fruits in Ireland has seen a modest annual increase of 0.1%. **Irish Fruits Production to Decline to 23,000 Metric Tons by 2028** In contrast, Ireland's fruit production is expected to decline, dropping to about 23,000 metric tons by 2028 from approximately 26,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 1.5%. Since 1966, the country's fruit supply has consistently decreased by 0.6% per year. In 2023, Ireland ranked 152nd globally in fruit production, with Botswana surpassing it at the same production level of 26,000 metric tons. On the global stage, India, Brazil, and Mexico hold the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in fruit production rankings.
