Irish beef imports up by 58%

14,119 tonnes of beef were imported in the first quarter of 2023.

Irish beef imports are rising, but they still accounted for only 6% of exports in value terms during the first three months of 2023, the Dail was told.

Central Statistics Office trade data show that 14,119 tonnes of beef were imported in the first quarter - an increase of 5,154 tonnes (58%) on the same period in 2022.