Non-European Union markets rescue beef exporters

Export statistics for August indicate that Irish beef shipments to the UK were down by 8% (or 1,100 tonnes), compared to last year. However, this was more than cancelled out by two other export customers.

The Philippines took 170% (or 1,200 tonnes) more than in August, 2019, and China took 340% more (or 600 tonnes). These figures confirm a 2019 trend of Irish beef exports increasing 11% year-on-year, with non-EU markets coming to the rescue, as sales to the UK fell.