Ireland is No.1 Country of Origin for Swiss Beef Imports

Switzerland imported €200m+ of beef last year and Ireland is the number one country of origin with around a quarter (24% or €50m+) of the entire import market.

Bord Bia has been a key part of Ireland’s beef export success story.  Bord Bia has consistently highlighted to the Swiss market the variety and quality of Irish beef.

Traceability of Irish beef and steps taken to enhance sustainability are also key selling points and important within the Swiss market.  Lamb and dairy products have also seen similar support.

The value of imports of beef into Switzerland has increased by around +60% in little over 10 years.

In 2021, Switzerland imported over €200m of beef, or more accurately Commodity Group 0201 “Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled”.

Dedicated service for high volume consignments.

We have seen strong growth in the number of dedicated, full loads for Irish bovine meat exports of (Commodity Group 0201 “Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled”) to Switzerland.  The Swiss foodservices and manufacturing sectors are significant end customers.

NOTE: A peculiarity of the Swiss market in European terms is the Swissness provenance regulations in force since 2017.

For foodstuffs, to carry the prestigious Switzerland Logo of a white cross on a red background, at least 80% of the raw materials used must come from Switzerland.

The Switzerland Logo adds value.  For the Swiss foodservices and manufacturing sectors, that require supplementary beef and bovine meat, quality and traceability are a high priority.  High quality, grass-fed and full traceable Irish beef fits the bill.

The quality of Irish meat combined the reliable and efficient logistics links together are driving and delivering the Irish Beef & Bovine Meat success story in Switzerland.

Our fleet of over 500 modern standard temperature-controlled trailers can carry 26 loaded standard pallets 1,000 x 1,200 (13 each side) or 33 loaded Euro pallets 800 x 1,200.

Dedicated and Full Load

Full Trailer Load (FTL).  FTL is ideal for larger, high-volume consignments, for goods that need to be transported separately or when an express door-to-door service is required for fastest possible delivery.

Typical delivery schedule for Ireland Northern Ireland to Switzerland

Typical delivery schedule.  Collect Ireland (IE/ROI) or Northern Ireland (XI/NI) Day 1.

Deliver Switzerland Day 4.

Groupage Service

Groupage, or Less than Trailer load, (LTL).  LTL is ideal for smaller, high-value / low-volume consignments.  Groupage services offer a flexible, low-cost transport option for consignments of a few pallets that would not on their own fill a truck or a trailer.

Irish beef is very popular with Swiss consumers.

We currently offer a regular, temperature-controlled Weekly Groupage Service between Ireland and Switzerland.

Current (Oct 2022) delivery schedule.  Collect Ireland (IE/ROI) or Northern Ireland (XI/NI) on a Friday.

Deliver Switzerland on a Monday.

We can take consignments from as little as one pallet.

Modern refrigerated transport fleet

We have invested heavily in adding to our transport fleet.  We have a modern fleet of over 500 refrigerated trailers with a further 100 on order due for delivery from Q1 2023.

Standard Temperature-Controlled Trailers – our fleet of modern standard temperature-controlled trailers can carry 26 loaded standard 1,000 x 1,200 (13 each side) or 33 loaded Euro 800 x 1,200 pallets.

Bi-Temp Dual Evaporator – with multi-compartment temperature control offering different temperature zones within one trailer so your products can be transported at different temperatures within one trailer load.

Refrigerated Semi-Trailer Meat Hanger – purpose-designed for transporting hanging meat.  Fitted with meat hook rails enable secure loading, unloading, and transport of whole carcasses and other meat products.