'Priority' Thai market opens for Irish beef
Irish beef will soon find its way to Thailand.
The Thai market has officially opened to beef exports from Ireland.
Agriculture minister Martin Heydon said: “Thailand was designated as a priority market for access for Irish beef and my department has been very active in pursuit of this objective, working for a number of years through the detailed application process.
"Engagement at political, diplomatic and official levels have helped to advance the case for Irish beef, with last autumn’s trade mission delivering a further impetus to our efforts. It is great to see our hard work now bearing fruit.
“Thailand is the second largest economy in South-East Asia. Industry selected Thailand as one of its priorities for beef access.
"It is a market with a population of over 65 million people and a growing middle class, presenting significant opportunities for Irish agri-food exporters. For beef, the door has now been opened and there is a real opportunity for the industry to build on.”
Minister of State with responsibility for food promotion and new marketsNoel Grealish said: “Every new international market increases the economic sustainability of our beef sector and positively impacts on family farms and employment in rural Ireland, adding value sustainably into the future.”
