Information : United Kingdom

COUNTRY NAME: United Kingdom

RANKING BY VALLUE IN 2018(€million):1

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2017 (€million): 1 

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2016 (€million): 1

TRADE

For 2018, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 407,540 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €1 billion to the UK.

For 2017, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 383,002 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €999 million to the UK.  

For 2016, CSO estimates indicate that Ireland exported 340,428 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €857.3 million to United Kingdom.

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

• Caseinate,
• Cheese,
• Cream,
• Milk Powder,
• Skimmed Milk,
• Skimmed Milk Powder,
• Whey Powder,
• Whey Protein Hydrolysate,
• Whey Protein Isolate.

CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS: Trade in dairy products to United Kingdom 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