Small drop in food exports
Irish food, drink and horticulture exports declined by just 2pc last year despite the pandemic and Brexit. The largest declines were in alcohol, prepared meat products and seafood, according to Bord Bia, with total exports valued at €13 billion in 2020, down from €13.2 billion in 2019.
The decline held to low levels due to increases in the value of Irish dairy, pigmeat and sheepmeat exports, along with a boost in exports to Africa and the Middle East. In its annual Export Performance and Prospects report 2020/2021, Bord Bia said the success was down to its “decade-long diversification strategy.