Irish beef exports to China are set to resume. Reopening of Chinese market for Irish beef welcomed by Westmeath MinisterIt was announced today that Irish beef exports to China are set to resume. The Chinese market had been closed for Irish beef producers since September 2024, following the discovery of a case of BSE in a cow in Ireland. The General Administration of Customs in China has now confirmed the reopening of access to the Chinese market for beef produced in Ireland. Also welcoming the news Barry Cowen, the Midlands North West MEP from Offaly, noted that Irish beef exports were already performing strongly, with overall exports up 7% year on year.

Source: Irish Independent January 12, 2026 14:56 UTC