Price for Plants, Live; Rhododendrons and Azaleas, Grafted or Not in Ireland - 2023

Price for Plants, Live; Rhododendrons and Azaleas, Grafted or Not in Ireland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for plants, live; rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or nots amounted to $3.5 per unit, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $5.2 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($3.8 per unit), while the price for Belgium ($2.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (-1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Imports of Plants, Live; Rhododendrons and Azaleas, Grafted or Not in Ireland

In 2022, overseas purchases of plants, live; rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or nots decreased by 0% to 54K units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 41%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of plants, live; rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or nots totaled $189K in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 26%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Plants, Live; Rhododendrons and Azaleas, Grafted or Not in Ireland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	71.5	146	N/A	162	31.3%
Belgium	5.9	7.2	N/A	18.5	46.4%
Germany	41.4	N/A	N/A	5.3	-49.6%
Denmark	8.4	3.0	N/A	2.7	-31.5%
United Kingdom	6.8	12.2	N/A	0.8	-51.0%
Others	N/A	0.5	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	134	169	N/A	189	12.1%