Key Market Indicators
Irish imports of shrimp are expected to reach nearly 2.7 million kilograms by 2026, up 1.6% from 2021's 2.5 million kilograms. Irish demand has been growing 2.7% year-on-year since 1997. In 2021, Ireland ranked 45th, overtaken by Lebanon's 2.5 million kilograms. China, Spain and Japan ranked second, third and fourth respectively. Irish exports of shrimp, however, are forecast to fall 1.2% year-on-year to 853,550 kilograms by 2026. Since 1997, Irish supply has grown 0.1% year-on-year. In 2021, the country ranked 47th, with Costa Rica taking the lead at 913,730 kilograms. Ecuador, Argentina and Indonesia came in second, third and fourth in the ranking respectively.
