Positive outlook for Irish dairy exports

Dairy remains the largest sector within Irish food and drink exports, with over 1.7 million tonnes of product shipped to over 130 markets worldwide each year.

In 2022 Irish dairy exports increased by 33% reaching a record value of €6.8 billion according to Bord Bia.

The European Union remains Ireland’s largest destination accounting for 34% of all value exports.

Exports of butter increased by 26% last year to a record value of €1.32 billion, with the UK and Ireland being one of the main exporters.

Cheese exports reached €1.3 billion, up 25% from 2021, with strong trade to France, the Netherlands and Germany due to lower local supply. Irish cheddar exports to Spain and Belgium increased by 40% and 70% also.

Irish dairy exporters are comfortable post-Brexit using a responsive mix of direct ferry and UK landbridge routes with an expectation that transport providers provide integrated customs clearance solutions to dynamically ensure exports move cross-border without delays.

HANNON Transport – Temperature Controlled Logistics – Ireland, UK & Europe

Our highly trained teams operate from bases in Northern Ireland, Rotterdam, Dublin & Paris.  Specialising in deliveries of time-sensitive fresh produce within a fully traceable company-owned network.

We offer the Irish temperature controlled dairy sectors daily full load (FTL) services with our refrigerated fleet covering all of mainland Europe.  Groupage (LTL) service also available from as little as 1 pallet.

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IE/GB to Benelux & northern France

HANNON Transport can offer a reliable and cost-effective route for Irish dairy exporters doing business with customers in Northern Europe.

Our highly experienced team has a long track record of delivering innovative, reliable, and scalable transport solutions.  Whether it’s one pallet, a full load or a multi-load consignment we have the people and resources that can deliver for you.

Typically, we can collect your consignment from your premises in Ireland or UK by 2pm Day 1 and have it delivered to your customer in Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands or northern France the next day.

Our fully in-house Customs Administration Team provide complete customs administration solutions to ensure products move cross-border without delays.