Information : Italy

COUNTRY NAME: Italy

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2025 (€million):  14

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2024 (€million):  17

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2023 (€million):  19

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2022 (€million):  18

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2021 (€million): 22

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2020 (€million): 21

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2019 (€million): 20

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2018(€million): 19

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2017 (€million): 17

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2016 (€million): 24

TRADE:  

For 2025, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 20,912 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 81.1 million to Italy

For 2024, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 13,722 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 61.1 million to Italy

For 2023, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 15,348 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 68.8 million to Italy.

For 2022, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 12,671 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 73.3 million to Italy.

For 2021, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 11,003 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 44.7 million to Italy.

For 2020, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 9,597 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 40.8 million to Italy.

For 2019, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 13,132 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 46.8 million to Italy.

For 2018, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 10,655 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €33 million to Italy.

For 2017, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 12,662 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €50 million to Italy. 

For 2016, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 12,266 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €37.5 million to Italy.

PRODUCT: In recent years, the typical products exported to Italy were as follows;

• Acid Casein,
• Casein,
• Cheese,
• Cream Powder,
• Lactose,
• Milk Protein Concentrate,
• Milk Protein Isolate,
• Rennet Casein,
• Skimmed Milk Powder,
• Whey Powder,
• Whey Protein Concentrate,
• Whey Protein Hydrolysate,
• Whey Protein Isolate,
• Whole Milk Powder.

CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS: Trade in dairy products to Italy from Ireland is on the basis of the following certificate types;

• Public and Animal Health and Veterinary statements from Milk Policy Division's (MPD's) Menu of Statements.

Applicants select from MPD's Menu of Statements to satify country requirements. However, custom and usage have set some precedents.

KEY REQUIREMENTS: Food Exports Dairy - Key Requirements (doc 37Kb) .

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

CONTACT POINTS: dairyexportcerts@agriculture.gov.ie