Beef exports

Irish share of UK beef imports grew in August

Irish share of UK beef imports in August was up on August last year but down for the first eight months of the year compared with 2025

NEWS 28 October 2026

Irish share of UK beef imports grew in August

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Beef prices: flat deals reach €7.20/kg as UK retailers seek Christmas supplies

Beef prices: flat deals reach €7.20/kg as UK retailers seek Christmas supplies

NEWS 21 October 2026

Pigmeat exports slump as beef and dairy rise

Pigmeat exports slump as beef and dairy rise

NEWS 21 October 2026

Global beef exports to fall 1% in 2027 as Brazilian headwinds mount

Global beef exports to fall 1% in 2027 as Brazilian headwinds mount

Global beef exports to fall 1% in 2027 as Brazilian headwinds mount

NEWS 16 October 2026

Brazil’s exports slump - but prices keep rising

Brazil’s exports slump - but prices keep rising

Brazil’s exports slump - but prices keep rising

NEWS 14 October 2026

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70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

Increased consumption and stability in the UK retail market is being listed as driving higher prices, with the value of steak sales up 4.5% and burger sales up 12%.

NEWS 6 October 2026

China quotas filled in August

China quotas filled in August

Australia had their beef quota filled by June while Brazil had theirs used by August.

NEWS 27 September 2026

Australia beef output to peak at 3m tonnes as export trade shifts

Australia beef output to peak at 3m tonnes as export trade shifts

Australian beef production predicted to dip slightly after this year, as herd rebuild post-2017-2019 drought has been completed.

NEWS 25 September 2026

Dairy and beef increases underpin July growth

Dairy and beef increases underpin July growth

Greater volumes of beef and dairy exports offset lower values and drive growth, writes Phelim O’Neill.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Bumper August for Brazil beef exports to EU

Bumper August for Brazil beef exports to EU

Surge in export volumes to the EU and US doesn't offset the effect of Brazil's China quota being filled in August.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Irish beef has haemorrhaged business in key UK food market

Irish beef has haemorrhaged business in key UK food market

Challenges facing Irish beef exports into the UK highlighted at Irish Farmers Journal Ploughing 2026 stand.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Beef Trends: trade holds steady

Beef Trends: trade holds steady

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

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