Key Market Indicators
Irish shellfish exports are set to reach nearly $65 million by 2026. This is a 2.7% year-on-year growth on average since 2021 when the figure was $54.4 million. Since 2000, Irish supply has grown at a rate of 7.2% year-on-year. In 2021, Ireland was ranked 20th, with Iceland overtaking at $54.4 million. Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia came in at numbers 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Meanwhile, Irish shellfish imports are expected to reach $24.3 million by 2026, representing a 2.1% year-on-year average increase since 2021 when the figure was $21.1 million. In 2000, Irish demand rose by 3.2% year-on-year. In 2021, Ireland was ranked 27th, with New Zealand ahead at $21.1 million. Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
