Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2022
611. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of beef imports for 2021 and for the first three quarters of 2022; the number of tonnes imported; the countries from which such imports took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56335/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe volume of beef imports for 2022 was revised down following an error identified by the CSO. The amended data requested by the Deputy is provided below. There have also been slight changes to the methodology used to compile the data. While in the original reply only January to August data was available, the three quarters requested is now provided below.
The latest available data from the CSO shown below details the value and volume of exports and imports of beef in 2021 and for the first three quarters of 2022:
Jan-Dec 2021
|
|
Exports |
Imports |
||
|
Category |
€000 |
Tonnes |
€000 |
Tonnes |
|
Beef |
2,433,114 |
455,581 |
158,234 |
35,071 |
Jan-Sep 2022
|
Category |
Exports |
Imports |
||
|
Beef |
2,230,814 |
361,474 |
142,239 |
27,907 |
The top ten countries of origin for beef imports for the first three quarters of 2022 were as follows:
Jan-Sep 2022
|
|
Exports |
Imports |
||
|
Country |
€000 |
Tonnes |
€000 |
Tonnes |
|
United Kingdom |
950,629 |
153,646 |
119,781 |
23,539 |
|
Spain |
50,369 |
8,419 |
6,422 |
1,071 |
|
Netherlands |
176,411 |
26,933 |
6,228 |
1,297 |
|
Poland |
9,766 |
3,000 |
2,855 |
609 |
|
Belgium |
63,988 |
5,870 |
1,905 |
295 |
|
Germany |
129,448 |
15,765 |
1,108 |
207 |
|
Sweden |
101,632 |
17,817 |
587 |
126 |
|
France |
287,080 |
45,701 |
580 |
112 |
|
Denmark |
32,673 |
7,492 |
526 |
109 |
|
Turkey |
520 |
61 |
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the data contained within, in view of the volume of statistical data collected as part of agrifood trade statistics, some errors in respect of individual products may occur. Where these anomalies are identified, my Department will liaise with the CSO to highlight and amend the information as required.
