Irish Beef Export Value to UK Jumps 25%
Irish Beef Exports to UK Jump 25% in Value Despite Lower Volumes
The value of Irish beef exports to the UK rose sharply in 2025, increasing by 25% to €1.6 billion, according to reporting by The Grocer.
The UK accounted for 47% of total Irish beef export value, reinforcing its position as Ireland’s single most important beef market. However, while export values surged, volumes shipped to the UK fell by 5%, underlining the extent to which higher prices, rather than increased throughput, drove the headline growth.
The figures reflect tight cattle supplies across Ireland and the wider EU, alongside sustained UK demand, resulting in elevated beef prices throughout 2025. The trend highlights a value-led trade environment, with price inflation compensating for reduced physical volumes.
Source: The Grocer | 8 January 2026
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