The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is responsible for collection of statistics in relation to import and export of meat. The following tables compiled from data supplied by that office sets out the amounts of non-EU meat imported directly into Ireland as well as total meat exports to all countries for the periods in question. Data relating to quantities of meat of non-EU origin included in the total export figures is not collected by the CSO.
In relation to the tables the following should be noted:
1. In certain cases the record of import may include the re-import of Irish products that were originally the subject of an export from this country.
2. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, these tables may stand to be adjusted marginally as data is rechecked by the CSO.
Beef
Year
|
Imports from 3rd Countries
|
Total Exports
|
|
t
|
t
|
2001
|
8,385
|
265,329
|
2002
|
4,998
|
358,115
|
2003
|
5,522
|
396,607
|
2004
|
6,672
|
410,810
|
2005
|
7,142
|
399,196
|
Mutton
Year
|
Imports from 3rd Countries
|
Total Exports
|
|
t
|
t
|
2001
|
624
|
63,047
|
2002
|
778
|
50,281
|
2003
|
712
|
47,138
|
2004
|
772
|
53,590
|
2005
|
286
|
57,684
|
Poultry meat
Year
|
Imports from 3rd countries
|
Total Exports
|
|
t
|
t
|
2001
|
3,568
|
77,443
|
2002
|
2,809
|
82,100
|
2003
|
3,243
|
87,014
|
2004
|
4,820
|
94,222
|
2005
|
7,843
|
95,601
|