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Pork market in Ireland

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh, chilled, or frozen pork in Ireland showed consistent growth from 2018 to 2021, with volume expanding from 162.7 thousand tonnes to 194.7 thousand tonnes. This progression halted in 2022 when consumption declined to 188.0 thousand tonnes, before rebounding to a new high of 198.0 thousand tonnes in 2023.

The 2022 downturn coincided with global supply chain disruptions and African swine fever outbreaks in other regions, which constrained meat availability and affected trade flows. Simultaneously, rising consumer interest in veganism and ethical eating habits tempered overall demand. Market recovery in 2023 was fueled by the launch of new convenience-focused pork products in major supermarkets, such as Tesco's barbecue marinated ranges, which catered to the growing preference for ready-to-eat options and longer shelf life.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ireland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pork in Ireland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Ireland's pork production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 320 thousand tons of pork, marking a 5.2% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.8%, averaging 2.9% growth annually.

Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.1%	0.4%	5.2%	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Ireland

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Ireland's pork exports rebounded in 2020. Export volume reached 181.1 thousand tons, up 5.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 5.8%, with an average annual decrease of 2.0%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 172.0 thousand tons, which saw the sharpest drop of 7.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.0%)	(7.8%)	5.2%	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, the United Kingdom, and Germany remained Ireland's top pork export markets by volume. China accounted for 30.8% of exports, the UK for 28.5%, and Germany for 7.7%, together making up 67.0% of total export volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of contraction, Ireland's pork export value increased in 2020. Exports totaled 540.4 million US dollars, an 8.8% rise from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 7.2%, averaging 2.4% per year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 496.5 million US dollars, with a decline of 1.0% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	(1.0%)	8.8%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In terms of value from 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, China, and Denmark were the leading markets for Ireland's pork exports. The UK represented 34.0% of export value, China 25.0%, and Denmark 6.1%, collectively accounting for 65.1% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pork to Ireland

Imports in kind, K t

Ireland's pork import volume rose to 46.2 thousand tons in 2020, a 10.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 2.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 41.9 thousand tons, which experienced a 9.0% decline.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.9%	(9.0%)	10.5%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Germany were consistently the main sources of Ireland's pork imports by volume. The UK supplied 42.9% of imports, Spain 13.9%, and Germany 11.8%, together comprising 68.6% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Ireland's pork import value has increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports reached 186.9 million US dollars, up 28.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value surged by 45.9%, averaging 13.4% growth annually.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	9.5%	28.8%	13.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value terms from 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Germany were the primary markets for Ireland's pork imports. The UK accounted for 44.8% of import value, Spain for 13.7%, and Germany for 11.6%, totaling 70.0% of overall import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io