Information : Congo (Dem Rep)

TRADE:

In 2023 No exports were recorded.

In 2022 Ireland exported approximately 277 Tonnes of Poultry meat with a value of €0.39 m.

In 2021 Ireland exported approximately 50 Tonnes of Poultry meat with a value of €0.07 m.

In 2020 Ireland exported approximately 50 Tonnes of Poultry meat with a value of €0.06 m.

In 2019 No exports are recorded.

In 2018 Ireland exported approximately 25 tonnes of Poultry meat valued at €0.02 m

PRODUCTS EXPORTED: Mainly frozen poultry cuts and offal.

CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS: We do not have a bilaterally agreed certificate for the export of Poultry meat to Congo (Democratic Republic). That said, Congo Democratic Republic seems to be one of the countries that accept exports of Poultry meat from Ireland based on the open poultry meat health certificate.

The export health certificate covers edible Poultry meat products.

EXPORTER T&C’S: The meat must satisfy the conditions set out in the open poultry meat health certificate and must be exported from a DAFM approved premises.

INFORMATION: Contact meatmarketaccess@agriculture.gov.ie

TRADE:

In 2023 No beef exports were recorded

In 2022 Ireland exported approximately 25 tonnes of beef valued at €0.04 m

In 2021 Ireland exported approximately 25 tonnes of beef valued at €0.03 m

In 2020 Ireland exported approximately 149 tonnes of beef valued at €0.13 m

In 2019 Ireland exported approximately 25 tonnes of beef valued at €0.02m.

PRODUCTS EXPORTED: Meat and Offal of Bovine animals.

CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS:  General Meat Export Certificate

EXPORTER T&C’S: Ireland does not have a bilaterally agreed certificate for the export of Beef to Democratic Republic of Congo, any beef exports would have to go under a general health certificate. The meat must satisfy the conditions set out in the general export health certificate and must be exported from a DAFM approved premises. Exporters are advised to check with their importer for any other conditions.

INFORMATION: Contact meatmarketaccess@agriculture.gov.ie

TRADE:

In 2023 Ireland exported approximately 182 tonnes of Pigmeat valued at €0.25 m

In 2022 Ireland exported approximately 181 tonnes of Pigmeat valued at €0.15 m

In 2021 Ireland exported approximately 183 tonnes of Pigmeat valued at €0.11 m

In 2020 Ireland exported approximately 73 tonnes of Pigmeat valued at €0.07 m

2018-2019 Nil exports recorded.

PRODUCTS EXPORTED: Mainly frozen Pigmeat.

CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS: We do not have a bilaterally agreed certificate for the export of Pigmeat to Congo (Dem Rep). That said, Congo (Dem Rep) seems to be one of the countries that accept exports of Pigmeat from Ireland based on the general export health certificate.

The export health certificate covers edible Pigmeat products.

EXPORTER T&C’S: The meat must satisfy the conditions set out in the general export health certificate and must be exported from a DAFM approved premises.

INFORMATION: Contact meatmarketaccess@agriculture.gov.ie