> In 2024 Ireland produced 70,150 t of mushrooms, the 14th largest in the world (0.14% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.8%.

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# Mushrooms production in Ireland

In 2024 Ireland produced 70,150 t of mushrooms, the 14th largest in the world (0.14% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.8%. The record was 72,200 t in 2015.

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Production, 202470,150 t
World rank14 of 64
10-year change+0.8%
Record72,200 t2015

## Mushrooms in Ireland, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Ireland compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.14%0.20% in 2014
kg per person13.3world 6.32
10-year change+0.8%world +46%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12 | [United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/united-kingdom/) | 76,854 | 0.15% |
| 13 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/turkey/) | 75,340 | 0.15% |
| 14 | **Ireland** | 70,150 | 0.14% |
| 15 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/iran/) | 70,005 | 0.14% |
| 16 | [Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/hungary/) | 61,620 | 0.12% |

[Full ranking of 64 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/)

### Map of world production of mushrooms

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Ireland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 70,150 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 68,280 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 65,910 | −3.4% |
| 2021 | 68,210 | −1.5% |
| 2020 | 69,260 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 68,290 | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 65,310 | −1.8% |
| 2017 | 66,540 | −4.9% |
| 2016 | 70,000 | −3.0% |
| 2015 | 72,200 | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 69,600 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 67,700 | −2.7% |
| 2012 | 69,600 | +21% |
| 2011 | 57,700 | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 54,500 | −0.4% |
| 2009 | 54,700 | −1.4% |
| 2008 | 55,500 | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 53,200 | −5.5% |
| 2006 | 56,300 | −9.8% |
| 2005 | 62,400 | −4.0% |
| 2004 | 65,000 | −5.8% |
| 2003 | 69,000 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 68,800 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 67,700 | +13% |
| 2000 | 59,800 | −7.7% |
| 1999 | 64,800 | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 62,000 | +7.3% |
| 1997 | 57,800 | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 54,000 | +10% |
| 1995 | 49,000 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 49,000 | +8.9% |
| 1993 | 45,000 | +11% |
| 1992 | 40,700 | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 39,000 | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 37,000 | +19% |
| 1989 | 31,100 | +39% |
| 1988 | 22,400 | +6.7% |
| 1987 | 21,000 | +27% |
| 1986 | 16,600 | −4.3% |
| 1985 | 17,350 | +24% |
| 1984 | 13,946 | +26% |
| 1983 | 11,100 | +23% |
| 1982 | 9,000 | +13% |
| 1981 | 8,000 | +33% |
| 1980 | 6,000 | −9.1% |
| 1979 | 6,600 | +10% |
| 1978 | 6,000 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 6,000 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 6,000 | +20% |
| 1975 | 5,000 | −17% |
| 1974 | 6,000 | +20% |
| 1973 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 5,000 | +67% |
| 1971 | 3,000 | −40% |
| 1970 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 5,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports57,374 t USD 188 m
Exporter rank5 of 93
Imports4,894 t USD 14.0 m
Importer rank30 of 149
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of mushrooms in Ireland?

Ireland produced 70,150 t in 2024, 0.14% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Ireland rank in the world for production of mushrooms?

Ireland ranked 14th of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 94.2% of the world total.

### How has the production of mushrooms in Ireland changed?

It rose by 0.8% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +46% for the world. The record was 72,200 t in 2015.

### Does Ireland export or import mushrooms and truffles?

In 2024 Ireland reported exports of 57,374 t (USD 188 m) and imports of 4,894 t (USD 14.0 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/china/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/japan/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/india/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/united-states/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/poland/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/netherlands/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/spain/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/canada/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/russia/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/france/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/germany/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/united-kingdom/)
[All countries producing mushrooms](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/)

## Other products of Ireland

[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/ireland/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ireland/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ireland/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/ireland/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ireland/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ireland/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/ireland/)[Butter of cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/ireland/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/ireland/)[Whey, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/ireland/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/ireland/)[Skim milk and whey powder](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/ireland/)
[Agricultural production in Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ireland/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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