Irish Beef Exports Surge in Switzerland
Ireland’s beef sector is highly export driven and experiencing a rise in demand. Data from Board Bia highlights that Irish meat and livestock sector is Ireland’s second largest export category and has seen a growth of 15% from 2021.
HANNON Transport has witnessed a substantial increase in the volume of both Full Load (FTL) and Groupage (LTL) shipments of Irish bovine meat exports (Commodity Group 0201 “Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled”) destined for the Swiss market. The value of imports of beef into Switzerland have increased around +60% in little over 10 years. Furthermore, the UK Landbridge remains an optimal route for fresh produce in and out of Ireland to/from northern Europe.
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Irish Beef known for quality, sustainability and traceability drives Ireland’s success story in Switzerland, which is physically delivered through fast, flexible and reliable logistics links with Ireland. The Irish Beef and offal export market has witnessed an 18% growth throughout 2022, presenting an ideal opportunity for Irish meat exporters to increase their market presence.
HANNON Transport continue to see strong demand for transport of Full Load (FTL) and Groupage (LTL) meat consignments from Ireland to Switzerland and European markets, both from current long-standing customers and on-boarding new customers from large exporters to small-medium sized companies. High-quality beef produce remains attractive to Swiss consumers, giving Irish producers a competitive advantage as they are poised to meet demand with their premium products.
Ireland clear market leader with 24% market share.
Ireland’s Dominance in the Swiss Market
Irish products have established a leading position within the sector. Ireland is the clear market leader with 24% market share of all beef imports into Switzerland – substantially ahead of Swiss neighbours Germany (16%) and Austria (12%).
The meat and livestock sector is Ireland second largest export category and has seen a growth of 15% from 2021. HANNON Transport has 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 and European markets.
- If you are interested in finding out more about our transport options to Switzerland please contact our team using the contact form on this page or email at: sales@hannontransport.com
At HANNON Transport, we ensure optimal temperature-controlled transportation to maintain the fresh quality of Irish meat throughout its journey to Switzerland. Our temperature-controlled vehicle fleet allows goods to remain fresh throughout the journey, which retains the integrity of products. With our advanced monitoring systems, we guarantee that optimal temperature is maintained at every stage of transportation.
Agri-food Exports by Category 2022
Fast & Reliable Logistics Links with Ireland
Utilising our in-house fleet, facilities, and dedicated Customs Clearance Team, HANNON Transport offer a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution. This integration of transportation and customs clearance services presents an attractive proposition for both Irish exporters and Swiss end-customers alike.
Irish meat and dairy exporters are now very comfortable post-Brexit using a responsive mix of direct ferry and UK Landbridge routes with an expectation that transport providers can provide integrated customs clearance solutions to dynamically ensure exports move cross-border without delays.
HANNON Transport has over 25 years’ experience delivering European palletised Full Load (FTL) and Groupage Services (LTL) for customers of all sizes.
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Our highly experienced team has a long track record of delivering innovative, reliable, and scalable transport solutions.
- The HANNON Group is one of Ireland’s leading transport and logistics providers.
- We are specialists in temperature-controlled logistics. (Chilled, Frozen & Deep-Frozen)
- Fully owned fleet and facilities offering a closed-loop service to customers.
- Total system visibility (tracking and tracing)
- All movements co-ordinated through HANNON Transport planning teams in Dublin and Northern Ireland
- Highly experienced team delivering innovative, reliable, and scalable transport solutions.
Ireland’s regulations and traceability systems ensure that every product can be traced to its origins, which accentuates to Swiss customers the sustainability and safety of their food, driving the success story of Irish beef. This is physically delivered through our fast, flexible, and reliable logistics links with Ireland.
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Dedicated service for high volume consignments.
HANNON Transport has seen both the value and volume of Irish meat (Commodity Group 0201 “Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled”) consignments direct to Switzerland grow considerably in the last two to three years. We take pride in playing a vital role in this journey, ensuring that quality products reach their destination with efficiency, reliability, and highest standards.
HANNON Transport is your trusted partner for transporting perishable goods across borders. Our highly trained teams operate from bases in Dublin, Northern Ireland, Rotterdam & Paris. Specialising in deliveries of time-sensitive fresh produce within a fully traceable company-owned network. Contact us today to learn more about our services.
Countries we cover with groupage orders:
• Netherlands
• Belgium
• Germany
• France
• Switzerland
We depart every day with Full Loads FTL to both UK & Continental Europe.
Our fleet of over 600 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.
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