Ireland resumes hide exports to China
13/02/2026
In 2025, an estimated 42,000 tonnes of hides and skins were exported to China. The minister said the market is important for Irish industry and thanked Chinese officials, as well as Irish officials and the embassy in Beijing, for their engagement in resolving the trade issue.
Bluetongue, first detected in Ireland on January 23, has since been confirmed on multiple farms in Co Wexford. The virus poses no public health or food safety risk, and domestic cattle movements continue, though trade with Northern Ireland is affected. Beef exports to China remain suspended under current protocols, and authorities are engaging with Chinese counterparts to address the situation.
Share this story:
