Niamh O'Neill

Irish share of UK beef imports falls below 60%

Latter part of 2025 shows a switch in supply of UK beef imports to southern hemisphere countries as production fell in Europe

NEWS 20 February 2026

Irish share of UK beef imports falls below 60%

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Beef processors react to fewer cattle

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Record year for Arla Foods in 2025

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Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

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Irish factory prices have fallen behind competitors

Irish factory prices have fallen behind competitors

After a prolonged period in 2025 when Irish factories were outperforming the Bord Bia prime export benchmark price, they have now fallen below it.

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Australia's terms for EU trade deal

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China is not happening for Irish beef

China is not happening for Irish beef

Following the Taoiseach's visit to China and recent reopening of the market to Irish beef, the door has been closed again because of bluetongue.

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US beef exports down 19% in November

US beef exports down 19% in November

Cattle supply in United States is hampering beef exports as well as trade policy, particularly in relation to China.

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US cattle numbers fall to 75-year low

US cattle numbers fall to 75-year low

Another fall in US cattle herd will further squeeze supply for beef processors.

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