Ireland’s horticulture sector supplies fresh produce, mushrooms, potatoes, plants, and amenity products to customers across Europe and beyond. Built on generations of growing expertise and supported by modern production systems, Irish growers deliver a consistent supply aligned with international buyer requirements. Ireland’s established reputation for quality and reliability continues to support strong trading relationships in global markets.
Why do global buyers choose Irish horticulture?
Proven quality assurance
Irish horticulture producers work within strict Irish and EU rules, with support from independent Bord Bia quality and sustainability assurance programmes. Bord Bia links Irish suppliers with customers around the world.
Sustainability commitments
Some Irish horticulture suppliers participate in Origin Green, Ireland’s national sustainability programme for food and drink, or other relevant assurance schemes. View horticulture supplier profiles for more detail on sustainability commitments and scope of participation in Origin Green.
Reliable European supply
Located on Europe’s edge, Ireland offers easy access to EU and UK markets. Ireland provides reliable logistics, strong cold-chain infrastructure, and skilled exporters serving many global markets.
What horticulture products does Ireland supply?
Irish horticulture suppliers offer a broad and export‑ready range, including:
- Fresh produce – field vegetables and protected crops
- Mushrooms – a leading export category within Irish horticulture
- Potatoes – table and processing varieties
- Plants and amenity horticulture – nursery stock, ornamentals and landscaping products
Horticultural and cereals exports reached approximately €330 million in value, demonstrating a stable, internationally active sector with particular strength in mushrooms. ¹
A sector focused on innovation and growth
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine leads the National Strategy for Horticulture 2023–2027. It sets out a clear plan for a more value-added, innovative, and sustainable horticulture industry. Key priorities include strengthening grower competitiveness, investing in research and development, improving market insight and supporting innovation across all sub‑sectors. ²
This strategy supports international buyers seeking long-term partners that can adapt to market and consumer demands.
Supported by Bord Bia
Bord Bia acts as a bridge between Irish horticulture suppliers and global buyers, providing:
- Market and consumer insight
- Trade development and buyer introductions
- Promotion of Irish quality and sustainability credentials
Its mission is to bring Ireland’s food, drink, and horticulture to the world. It supports sustainable growth for producers and trusted sourcing for international customers.
¹ Source: Bord Bia, Irish Food, Drink and Horticulture Exports Reach a Record €19 Billion.
² Source: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, National Strategy for Horticulture 2023–2027.
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Growing, packing and marketing of mushrooms.
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Great Britain, Ireland
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Growing potatoes and carrots, and packing and distributing a full range of fresh produce to customers. This includes a new prepared foods range aimed at the foodservice and catering sectors.
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The farming of fresh cut herbs to the Irish market.
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Great Britain, Ireland
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The cultivation of potatoes and fresh fruit, including a high dry matter potato, retaining the all-important traditional flavour the discerning Irish consumer requires.
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