T3 · Product exporter position

Ireland exports of Meat preparations: of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602 (HS 160249)

See where Ireland stands in meat preparations: of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter IRLHS6 160249Latest year 2024Growing

Latest exports

$237.9MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

41Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+4.7%Annualized change

Destination HHI

6,602Destination concentration

Weighted share

41.2%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Ireland in Meat preparations: of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 160249. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$237.9M
Current 2024 exports$237.5M
Three-year average$244.1M
Historical peak$327.8M

Market position

Active destinations41
Destination HHI6,602
Weighted share41.2%
Share change-0.3 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+4.7%
Volatility0.9
Maximum drawdown50.1%
TrendGrowing
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterIrelandCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$237.9MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$237.5MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+4.7%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+14.5%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationGBRDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share80.9%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration6,602HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change-0.3 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes39.5%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Ireland sell meat preparations: of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
United Kingdom$192.5M48.7%+6%FTA reportedGrowing
Germany$11.6M5.4%-3.6%FTA reportedGrowing
Spain$9.8M21.7%-2.2%FTA reportedGrowing
France$5.6M4.7%-11%FTA reportedGrowing

Destination

United Kingdom

Latest exports
$192.5M
Market share
48.7%
Growth
+6%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Germany

Latest exports
$11.6M
Market share
5.4%
Growth
-3.6%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Spain

Latest exports
$9.8M
Market share
21.7%
Growth
-2.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

France

Latest exports
$5.6M
Market share
4.7%
Growth
-11%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Price intelligence

How does Ireland's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Iceland: $29.5K / ton.

Lowest reported price

China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: $756.0 / ton.

Median price

$7.1K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Ireland and HS 160249 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$66.6M+0.3%28
2011$84.6M+27.1%21
2012$112.2M+32.5%33
2013$116.2M+3.6%28
2014$124.5M+7.1%28
2015$126.3M+1.5%28
2016$112.9M-10.7%33
2017$122.0M+8.1%32
2018$127.8M+4.7%30
2019$120.5M-5.7%34
2020$182.7M+51.7%33
2021$207.1M+13.4%36
2022$242.6M+17.1%36
2023$252.4M+4%32
2024$237.5M-5.9%41

Exporter context

Ireland economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 160249.

Ireland has reported exports of $256.9B and a trade balance of $135.2B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 83% trade openness, 28.2% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Ireland meat preparations: of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602 exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

Which markets are most important?

The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.

Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

What should be checked next?

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