Agribusiness

Agrifood exports reach record high of €19bn

Employment in agri-business sector dropped in 2022, despite exports rising 76 per cent since 2013

Beef exports were valued at €3.1 billion, an increase of €620 million on 2021. Picture: Getty

Irish agri-food exports reached a record high of €19 billion in 2022, accounting for 9 per cent of total goods exports in the year, according to new government figures.

A new report from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine shows that agri-food exports grew from €15.4 billion in 2021 and are now 76 per cent higher than they were in 2013.

This rise was driven by “value rather than volume,” according to Charlie ...