Dublin: Ireland’s food and drink exports reached a record €17 billion in 2024, despite challenges such as geopolitical instability, inflation, and high trading costs, according to Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects Report 2024/25. This marks a 5% growth, primarily driven by higher pricing amidst cost pressures.
Key highlights include stable dairy exports at €6.3 billion, with meat and livestock exports rising 6% to €4.3 billion due to increased beef, pig meat, and livestock volumes. Drinks exports grew 19% to €2.1 billion, led by a threefold surge in ready-to-drink beverages (€235 million) and a 13% rise in whiskey exports, exceeding €1 billion.
Prepared consumer foods rose 7% to €3.4 billion, while seafood exports grew 9% to €595 million. Cereal and horticulture exports increased 4% to €325 million.
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue praised the sector’s resilience, noting that total agri-food exports, including non-edible products, neared €19 billion—up 5% from 2023. Exports to the EU and UK each accounted for €5.9 billion, with North American exports rising 14% to €2 billion.
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