I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 to 248, inclusive, together.
The following table, based on Central Statistics Office data, outlines details in respect of values and tonnage to the United Kingdom, broken down for Great Britain and Northern Ireland for dairy exports for 2018. Year to date figures for 2019 have not yet been released by the CSO.
Exports of dairy ingredients from Ireland
Product
|
€000
|
Tonnes
|
€000
|
Tonnes
|
Great Britain
|
Exports
|
Exports
|
Imports
|
Imports
|
Total Dairy
|
908,158
|
273,269
|
371,167
|
196,198
|
Cheddar
|
265,932
|
85,202
|
48,996
|
14,767
|
Liquid milk
|
6,885
|
9,117
|
15,650
|
29,654
|
Northern Ireland
|
Exports
|
Exports
|
Imports
|
Imports
|
Total Dairy
|
113,600
|
134,271
|
260,429
|
754,642
|
Cheddar
|
513
|
78
|
450
|
104
|
Liquid milk
|
25,273
|
108,585
|
241,353
|
732,317
|