Information : Spain

COUNTRY NAME: Spain

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2018 (€million): 11

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2017 (€million): 13 

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2016 (€million): 14

TRADE:

For 2018, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 16,031 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €63 million to Spain.

For 2017, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 16,877 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €74 million to Spain.

For 2016, CSO estimates indicate that Ireland exported 15,596 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €58.9 million to Spain.

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

• Butter,
• Casein,
• Cheese,
• Cream,
• Enzyme Modified Cheese,
• Follow on Formula,
• Infant Formula,
• Milk Protein Concentrate,
• Rennet Casein,
• Skimmed Milk Powder,
• Whey Powder,
• Whey Protein Concentrate.

CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS: Trade in dairy products to Spain 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