The Irish food and drink sector recorded the sixth consecutive year of export growth in 2015 as increased output in key sectors, favourable exchange rate developments and better returns for beef, seafood and beverages helped to offset a considerable weakening in dairy prices. For the year it is estimated that the value of Irish food and drink exports increased by 3% to exceed €10.8 billion. This represents a new high for exports and marks growth of over 51% or €3.6 billion since 2009. The strongest performers in terms of export growth were beverages, beef and seafood. A sharp increase in milk volumes helped offset lower dairy prices while weaker prices negatively affected the value of pigmeat exports
Overall Export Performance and Prospects Infographic
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