{"id":19618,"date":"2020-10-20T09:17:59","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T09:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ifad.local:81\/?page_id=19618"},"modified":"2026-01-21T09:46:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T09:46:42","slug":"facts-figures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.irishfoodanddrink.com\/ja\/why-source-food-and-drink-from-ireland\/facts-figures\/","title":{"rendered":"Facts &#038; Figures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h1>Ireland\u2019s Food &#038; Drink: Facts &#038; Figures<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Record-breaking performance. Proven resilience. Trusted quality.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Ireland\u2019s food, drink and horticulture sector achieved <strong>\u20ac19 billion in export value in 2025<\/strong>, marking the industry\u2019s strongest performance to date. Despite global volatility, Irish producers delivered consistent growth built on sustainability, supply chain integrity and premium product quality. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bordbia.ie\/globalassets\/bordbia.ie\/performance--prospects\/bord-bia-export-performance-and-prospects-report-2025---2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Export Performance and Prospects 2025 &#8211; 2026\n<\/a>\n\n <\/p>\n\n<hr>\n\n<h2>Headline Export Figures (2025)<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Total Exports: \u20ac19 Billion<\/h3>\n<p>Exports grew by <strong>12%<\/strong> year-on-year, supported by strong pricing across key categories, particularly <strong>dairy<\/strong> and <strong>beef<\/strong>. Irish exporters demonstrated exceptional resilience in the face of inflation, shifting consumer behaviour and global market disruption. <\/p>\n\n<hr>\n\n<h2>Category Performance<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Dairy \u2013 \u20ac7.3 Billion (+14%)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>Record year driven by improved market pricing and grass-fed production advantages.<\/li>\n  <li>Butter exceeded <strong>\u20ac2 billion<\/strong> for the first time.<\/li>\n  <li>Cheese exports grew <strong>19%<\/strong> to reach \u20ac1.7 billion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Meat &amp; Livestock \u2013 Over \u20ac5 Billion (+18%)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>Significant price-led growth across beef and live exports.<\/li>\n  <li>Strong demand underpinned by Ireland\u2019s recognised quality and sustainability standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Prepared Consumer Foods \u2013 \u20ac3.6 Billion (+9%)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>Growth across beverages, chocolate, juices and meal solutions.<\/li>\n  <li>Exports to the UK alone increased by <strong>10%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Drinks \u2013 \u20ac2 Billion (+2%)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>Irish Whiskey continues to lead the category, accounting for <strong>45%<\/strong> of export value (~\u20ac930m).<\/li>\n  <li>Growth supported by expanding presence in Africa, Asia and premium EU markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Seafood \u2013 \u20ac635 Million (+9%)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>Higher export volumes offset lower species returns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Horticulture &amp; Cereals \u2013 \u20ac330 Million<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>Stable performance with growth driven by mushroom exports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr>\n\n<h2>Why Source Food &amp; Drink from Ireland?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Grass-based production<\/strong> delivering natural quality and taste.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Proven sustainability credentials<\/strong> backed by trusted assurance schemes.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Reliable global supply chains<\/strong> with rigorous traceability.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Diversified market reach<\/strong> spanning 140+ countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Ireland\u2019s performance reflects a world\u2011class agri-food sector built on integrity, innovation and long-term partnerships with global buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ireland\u2019s Food &#038; Drink: Facts &#038; Figures Record-breaking performance. Proven resilience. Trusted quality. Ireland\u2019s food, drink and horticulture sector achieved \u20ac19 billion in export value in 2025, marking the industry\u2019s strongest performance to date. Despite global volatility, Irish producers delivered consistent growth built on sustainability, supply chain integrity and premium product quality. 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