Seafood

Irish seafood grows despite challenges

2025-05-23T06:09:00

BIM CEO, Caroline Bocquel with Minister of State for Fisheries and the Marine, Timmy Dooley TD at the launch of the Business of Seafood report

Source: BIM

Ireland’s seafood economy grew to €1.24 billion in GDP terms in 2024, up 4% from 2023, driven by a 9% rise in exports, an 11% increase in landings to Irish ports and stronger domestic sales

These figures were published today in the ’Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Business of Seafood’ report, launched by Minister of State for Fisheries and the Marine, Timmy Dooley TD.

Despite the positive trends, the report notes challenges for rope mussel and rock oyster producers.

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