Very mixed outlooks for Irish SMEs, surveys indicate

Food SMEs are upbeat about the next 12 months, but construction SMEs face a more uncertain future, new reports suggest.

Three-quarters of food sector SMEs expect their revenue to grow over the next 12 months, with nearly 70% not intending to delay investment, a survey shows.

The study – conducted by PwC for the Love Irish Food industry group – found that despite Brexit, the UK remains a key market for Irish food SMEs, with more than a quarter still viewing it as their most important export market.