Sector : Dairy

Region Europe

Destination Market: Spain

Information : Spain

COUNTRY NAME: Spain

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2023 (€million):  12

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2022 (€million):  10 

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2018 (€million): 11

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2017 (€million): 13 

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2016 (€million): 14

 

TRADE:

For 2023, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 20,636 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 110.5 million to Spain  

For 2022, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 26,077 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 158.1 million to Spain  

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 REQUIREMENTSFood Exports Dairy - Key Requirements (doc 37Kb) .

 

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

 

CONTACT POINTS: dairyexportcerts@agriculture.gov.ie