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Vegetable Growing in Ireland Industry Data and Analysis

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Martha Sofia Garcia Guerrero
Analyst London, United Kingdom January 2026

In recent years, vegetable demand has expanded in line with rising disposable income and a growing number of consumers following healthy diets. The rapid rise in consumers opting for vegan and vegetarian diets has contributed to the hike in demand. Also, Irish mushrooms have gained popularity in key export markets, primarily the UK, further propping up demand. Alongside growing exports, revenue has been supported by strong growth in domestic sales of mushrooms. However, volatile weather limited potato and other open field vegetable yields in 2023 and 2024, tempering growth. Vegetable growing revenue is forecast to rise at a compound annual rate of 2% over the five years through 2026 to reach €644.4 million.

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What's included in this industry analysis

IBISWorld's research coverage on the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released January 2026.

About this industry

What's this industry report about?

The Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland operates under the SIC industry code A01.130IE. This industry consists of farmers growing vegetables, melons and root tubers. Growers supply produce for both fresh and processing markets. Related terms covered in the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland include mushroom substrate, polytunnel and producer organisation.

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland include Mushrooms, Potatoes and Other field vegetables .

What companies are included in this industry?

Companies covered in the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland include Tullow Mushroom Growers Ltd and Reilly Mushrooms Ltd.

Performance

What's included in the Performance chapter?

The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland.

Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.

Products & Markets

What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?

The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland.

Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.

Geographic Breakdown

What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?

The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland.

Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.

Competitive Forces

What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?

The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.

Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.

Companies

What's included in the Companies chapter?

The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.

Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.

External Environment

What's included in the External Environment chapter?

The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.

Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.

Financial Benchmarks

What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?

The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.

Industry Data

What's included in the Industry Data chapter?

The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland in 2026?

The market size of the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland is €644.4m in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland in 2026?

There are 1,137 businesses in the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2021 and 2026.

How may import tariffs affect the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland?

The Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.

How may export tariffs affect the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland?

The Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.

Has the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland has been growing at a CAGR of 1.5 % between 2021 and 2026.

What is the forecast growth of the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland?

The biggest companies operating in the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland are Tullow Mushroom Growers Ltd and Reilly Mushrooms Ltd

What does the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland include?

Mushrooms and Potatoes are part of the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland?

The company holding the most market share in the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland is Tullow Mushroom Growers Ltd.

How competitive is the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Vegetable Growing industry in Ireland.

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