According to comprehensive news from WorldWay:Intrafish November 11 reported: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine of Ireland indicates that the value of fish catches by European fishing vessels in Irish waters in 2013 was 2.1 billion USD, with Irish fishing vessels accounting for only 17%. In 2012, the share of the Irish fisheries was 23%. The fish catch volume in Irish waters in 2013 was 1,040,117 tons, an increase of 20% compared to 2012.
In 2013, the export volume of Irish seafood decreased from 289,860 tons in 2012 to 254,891 tons, while export revenue dropped to 643.3 million USD. In 2013, the output value of Irish fisheries was 1.1 billion USD, with the fishing industry at Killybegs Port providing 10,800 jobs for the local community.
In 2013, the export revenue of Irish seafood to France was 143.4 million USD; to the United Kingdom was 90.4 thousand USD; to Spain was 65.9 thousand USD; to Italy was 29.7 thousand USD; and to Germany was 27.1 thousand USD.
The issue facing Ireland's fisheries and processing industry is the shortage of raw materials, as about 80% of processed raw materials come from non-Irish fishing vessels.
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