China Reopens Its Market to Irish Beef
China Reopens Market to Irish Beef
China has formally reopened its market to Irish beef, restoring access after a suspension linked to an isolated case of atypical BSE, according to reporting by Reuters.
Irish authorities confirmed that exports can now resume following agreement with Chinese regulators, allowing approved plants to restart shipments. The reopening restores access to one of the world’s most important beef import markets.
China had been a growing destination for Irish beef prior to the suspension, particularly for manufacturing beef and secondary cuts. The resumption of trade is seen as a positive signal for Ireland’s export diversification strategy beyond the UK and EU.
The development also underlines China’s continued importance in global beef trade flows, where regulatory decisions can have a rapid and material impact on international pricing and availability.
Source: Reuters | 12 January 2026
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