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Ice cream tops Dublin export success

[ July 8, 2025   //   ]

Dublin Port says it handled record lo lo container tonnage in May, breaking the 800,000 tonne mark for the first time in a single month. It said the figures underscore the resilience and continued growth of Ireland’s export-driven economy.

Chief executive Barry O’Connell, said: “The month of May saw more containers than ever come through Dublin Port as more sailings to continental Europe are added. This highlights the need for us to increase capacity so we can continue to support exporters. Our Masterplan2040 projects will enable us to continue us to do this well into the future.”

He added that Ireland continues to punch above its weight in food exports, particularly in dairy. The port is highlighting a range of sectors over the coming months, beginning with Ireland’s dairy industry and the global success of Irish ice cream.

In 2023, the country exported almost 25 million kilograms of ice cream, making it the fifth-largest ice cream exporter in the EU , according to Eurostat. Irish ice cream accounted for 9% of total EU ice cream exports, trailing only Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and France.

The port is featuring a number of irish exporters over the next few months, the first of which is Gerry Sheridan, founder of Ice Cream Treats, whose award-winning frozen desserts have been enjoyed across Europe and beyond. Based in Killashandra, Co. Cavan, Gerry’s business is one of many smaller firms using Dublin Port to get Irish produce to consumers around the world.

O’Connell said: “Exporters like Gerry Sheridan represent the very best of Irish entrepreneurship – innovative, resilient, and ambitious, even during times of global uncertainty. Dublin Port is proud to support businesses like Ice Cream Treats by providing the infrastructure and connectivity needed to reach markets near and far. We want to celebrate the stories – like Gerry’s – behind Ireland’s export success which underpin our economic success.”

Gerry Sheridan, added: “Our journey wouldn’t be possible without the seamless logistics and support provided by Dublin Port, its operators and Ireland’s transport industry. We’re honoured to be part of this initiative and proud to represent Irish food producers on the international stage.”

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