Spinach production in Ireland
In 2024 Ireland produced 1,700 t of spinach, the 43rd largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). The record was 4,030 t in 2021. Area harvested: 170 ha, yield 10.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 1,700 t
- World rank
- 43 of 68
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 4,030 t
- 2021
Spinach in Ireland, 2017–2024 (tonnes)
Ireland compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- Yield, t/ha
- 10.0
- world 32.8 (−70%)
- kg per person
- 0.32
- world 3.76
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Lebanon | 2,057 | 0.01% |
| 42 | New Zealand | 1,797 | 0.01% |
| 43 | Ireland | 1,700 | 0.01% |
| 44 | Finland | 1,030 | 0.00% |
| 45 | Haiti | 1,019 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of spinach
Share of the world total; Ireland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,700 | −38% | 170 | 10.00 |
| 2023 | 2,750 | +10% | 250 | 11.00 |
| 2022 | 2,500 | −38% | 250 | 10.00 |
| 2021 | 4,030 | +6.9% | 250 | 16.12 |
| 2020 | 3,770 | 0.0% | 230 | 16.39 |
| 2019 | 3,770 | +8.6% | 230 | 16.39 |
| 2018 | 3,470 | +64% | 230 | 15.09 |
| 2017 | 2,115 | — | 282 | 7.50 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4 t USD 43,000
- Exporter rank
- 60 of 78
- Imports
- 1,761 t USD 4.2 m
- Importer rank
- 19 of 105
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
Questions and answers
What is the production of spinach in Ireland?
Ireland produced 1,700 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ireland rank in the world for production of spinach?
Ireland ranked 43rd of 68 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 92.2% of the world total.
What is the yield of spinach in Ireland?
10.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,700 t from 170 ha), against a world average of 32.8 t/ha.
Does Ireland export or import spinach?
In 2024 Ireland reported exports of 4 t (USD 43,000) and imports of 1,761 t (USD 4.2 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
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.