date:Jan 18, 2023
n the UK and European markets.
Meanwhile, Irish drink exports reached almost 2 billion (+22% year-on-year) for the first time, a 25% value increase on pre-pandemic (2019) levels, which reflects the extraordinary recovery and now growth of the sector following difficult years in 2020 and 2021. North America continues to be the key export market, representing 52% of overall exports at just under 1 billion. Irish whiskey exports accounted for 60% of the overall value growth last year, with exports