Key Market Indicators
Irish dried fruit imports are forecast to reach $20.6 million by 2026, up from $17.8 million in 2021. Average annual growth of 2.3% since 1997 has seen demand increase by 5.5%. In 2021, the United Arab Emirates took the top spot with $17.8 million, followed by Germany, the United Kingdom and China. Meanwhile, exports of Irish dried fruit are expected to drop to $412,000 by 2026, a decrease of 9.1% from the $711,000 recorded in 2021. Since 1997, supply has fallen 13.7%. In 2021, Kuwait topped the list with $711,000, followed by Germany, the United States and Chile.
