The Irish sheep to conquer new markets

Ireland exports more than 90% of its sheepmeat production: 66,000 tonnes of carcass equivalent (tec) per year. It is setting out to conquer new export markets both on the European continent and towards third countries. Since 2010, its sales have grown by more than 65%. Lately, the economy has never been so favorable for this euro area country: sheepmeat prices are reaching new heights, New Zealand has been captured by the Chinese market and since the entry into force of Brexit , the United Kingdom has entrenched itself on its island. With 3.9 million animals, including 2.6 million ewes and ewes, Ireland is now the 27th largest sheepmeat exporting country from the European Union. On the European continent, it has access to a market of more than 450 million consumers without taxes or duties, while British meat exporters must pay penalizing customs fees and veterinary checks (0.10 Ä to 0 , 15 Ä per kilo of carcass). Takeover France, which imports half of the lamb meat consumed, is ...