China set to overtake UK for Irish food exports

China will become the first billion euro market for Irish food and drink exports outside of Britain within the next three years, Bord Bia chief executive Aidan Cotter predicted yesterday.

Last year, Ireland exported over €650m worth of food and drink to China, primarily driven by dairy, pigmeat, and seafood.

“China is currently our second-largest market for pork and dairy, while it remains a valuable and increasingly important market destination for Irish seafood,” said Mr. Cotter.