Beef imports

One in 300 non-EU beef shipments refused entry at Ireland’s borders

Over 30 consignments of non-EU beef turning up at Irish border posts have been refused entry into the country since 2022, equating to around one in every 300 shipments.

NEWS 10 August 2026

One in 300 non-EU beef shipments refused entry at Ireland’s borders

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US beef export decline continues

US beef export decline continues

NEWS 7 August 2026

Beef Trends: smaller factories propping up price

Beef Trends: smaller factories propping up price

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Scottish farmers call on UK to ban Brazilian beef

Scottish farmers call on UK to ban Brazilian beef

Scottish farmers call on UK to ban Brazilian beef

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 August 2026

Irish share of UK beef imports at 64% in May

Irish share of UK beef imports at 64% in May

Irish share of UK beef imports at 64% in May

NEWS 24 July 2026

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UK stalls with ban on Brazilian beef

UK stalls with ban on Brazilian beef

London has decided not to follow Brussels on the issue, and will instead carry out its own review into Brazilian standards.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

UK likely to remain open for Brazilian beef

UK likely to remain open for Brazilian beef

With a veterinary agreement between the EU and UK still some way off, it looks like the UK will remain open for Brazilian beef even if the EU suspends imports from September.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Further EU cattle declines to keep high floor under beef prices

Further EU cattle declines to keep high floor under beef prices

The Commission expects to see further reductions in cattle numbers across the EU – which will keep beef prices high for the rest of 2026.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Time to extend beef labelling beyond retail

Time to extend beef labelling beyond retail

Detail about where beef comes from must be on labels in retail outlets but isn't compulsory anywhere else

NEWS 17 June 2026

Australia fills Chinese beef quota

Australia fills Chinese beef quota

Australia has its 2026 beef quota filled ahead of the halfway point in the year and Brazil will have its filled soon.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Irish share of UK beef imports fell again in April

Irish share of UK beef imports fell again in April

Irish beef faces strong competition for market share in the UK, particularly from Australia and New Zealand.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Convergence in global beef prices

Convergence in global beef prices

Prices have fallen in UK and Ireland and risen in southern hemisphere beef exporting countries. While the gap is closing, it remains sizeable

NEWS 17 June 2026

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