Irish Beef Is in Demand Across Europe — And Reliable Logistics Keeps It Moving

Europe’s appetite for Irish beef shows no signs of slowing. As supply tightens across the EU and customer expectations around quality and sustainability grow, Irish beef continues to strengthen its foothold in key continental markets.

At the same time, demand for fast, flexible and secure transport solutions has never been higher. That’s where HANNON Transport comes in.

We work closely with Irish beef producers and exporters to ensure their products reach European buyers reliably and on time — every week, year-round.

Why Europe Wants Irish Beef

Irish beef is recognised across Europe for its quality, traceability and consistency — attributes that are increasingly important in both retail and foodservice supply chains.

According to recent market updates, the European Union remains a key destination for Irish beef, with strong demand in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland. A forecasted fall in EU-wide beef production is also driving greater interest in Irish supply.

Key demand factors include:

• Natural, grass-fed production – A farming approach that delivers flavour and sustainability
• Trusted quality standards – High traceability and rigorous production practices
• Ongoing supply challenges across the EU – Tightening herds and forecast reductions in beef output
• Growing live exports from Ireland – Including increased demand from Northern Ireland, Spain and Italy
• Irish and EU pricing convergence – Making Irish product more competitive across the continent

Logistics That Match the Product Quality

As shelf-life, delivery windows and customer SLAs tighten, Irish exporters are under increasing pressure to deliver not just a great product — but a consistent, timely supply.

HANNON Transport offers daily refrigerated logistics between Ireland and Europe’s leading beef markets. From one pallet to full load, we ensure your product arrives in peak condition.

Our service includes:

• Temperature-controlled transport – Cold chain integrity guaranteed
• Dual-temp trailers – Ideal for split or mixed-load consignments
• Daily departures from Ireland (Day 1) – With delivery into NL/BE by Day 3, and France, Germany or Switzerland by Day 4
• Real-time Track & Trace – Full visibility across every leg
• Own fleet, facilities and people – Total control and reliability
• Customs clearance handled in-house – Seamless cross-border movement
• Flexible LTL groupage or FTL options – Scalable to your needs

Award-Winning Support for Irish Exporters

In 2024, HANNON Transport was named Logistics & Supply Chain Company of the Year by the Irish Exporters Association — a reflection of our trusted performance, consistency, and support for Irish exporters.

We work with some of Ireland’s leading beef processors to deliver directly into wholesale, retail and distribution centres across Europe — helping them maintain service levels, grow new accounts, and meet demand with confidence.

Supporting Your Beef Exports into Northern Europe

If your logistics team is reviewing supply routes or looking to strengthen export capabilities into the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany or Switzerland, we’d be happy to discuss how HANNON Transport can support your requirements.

From occasional loads to regular LTL or FTL consignments, we offer a reliable and flexible service designed to help Irish beef exporters deliver consistently, meet shelf-life expectations, and expand access to key European markets.