Figures from Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects Report 2025/2026 shows that Irish food, drink, and horticulture exports increased by 12% last year. The report contained a chief executive sentiment survey that captured responses from 62 companies representing €9.5bn in food and drink exports across Ireland. When asked about their expectation for export growth during 2026, just over half, 53%, said they expect some level of expansion which was down from 74% in previous year. During 2025, meat and livestock exports increased by 18% over the year to €5bn driven by beef and live exports. Exports to the EU increased strongly by 16% in 2025 to €7.1bn, accounting for 37% of total Irish food, drink, and horticulture export value.

Source: Irish Examiner January 07, 2026 16:03 UTC