Beef exports to Malaysia not currently a focus for now

The outlook for pigmeat and duck exports to Malaysia are positive, but for now, beef exports look unlikely. Irish pigmeat was officially launched in Malaysia yesterday (November 6) during a trade mission by Minster for State Martin Heydon at an event in Kuala Lumpur. The minister said that he is “pleased to see the positive progress made by Irish pigmeat in Malaysia since access was gained”. It would also appear that there is the potential for a significant export market for Irish duck meat, potentially to the value of €10 million annually. Beef exports Although the outlook for pigmeat and duck is positive, for beef exports to Malaysia the outlook appears less optimistic. Advertisement Speaking to Agriland while on the trade mission to Southeast Asia, senior manager of Bord Bia’s meat and livestock team, Joe Burke said: “In terms of beef, Australia would be key supplier for Malaysia, overall imports would vary but it would be somewhere in around 10,000t/year – with Australia ...