Key Market Indicators
Sales of Irish dairy products are projected to reach €3.9 billion by 2026, up from €3.8 billion in 2021. On average, the market has been declining year-on-year since 2013, at a rate of 2.1%. Ireland was in tenth place in 2021 in terms of sales, with Belgium in the lead at €3.8 billion. Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands took the second, third, and fourth places respectively. Production of Irish dairy products is forecast to reach €3.4 billion by 2026, up by 0.1% on the year from €3.3 billion in 2021. Since 2013, supply has decreased year-on-year by 2.6%. Ireland was tenth in 2021 when it came to production, with Belgium ahead at €3.3 billion. Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands were second, third, and fourth in this ranking.