Key Market Indicators
Irish Meat Sales are projected to drop significantly over the next five years, from €3.1 billion in 2023 to approximately €1.5 billion by 2028. This represents an annual decline rate of 11.2%. The downturn is not new; since 2013, the Irish meat market has already been experiencing a yearly decrease of 9.3%. In 2023, Ireland ranked 17th in the global market, with Portugal surpassing it with sales also at €3.1 billion. France, Spain, and Italy took the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively, in the same ranking.
