Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 February 2026
470. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if poultry is imported from Brazil by Irish processors, and if so, the percentage of total imports this represents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13674/26]
View answerAccording to Central Statistics Office (CSO) trade data, 9,648 tonnes of poultry valued at some €35 million was imported from Brazil in 2025. Total poultry imports in 2025 were €727 million and 169,533 tonnes. Therefore, imports from Brazil represented 5% by value and 6% by volume.
For context, total agri-food exports from Ireland in 2025 are estimated at a record €20.8 billion, including poultry exports of €347 million. It should be noted that these figures are preliminary estimates which are subject to revision by the CSO. Further information on agri-food sector trade can be found in chapter six of the [Annual Review and Outlook for Agriculture, Food and the Marine 2024-2025], my Department's annual economic publication.
