Emirates SkyCargo division, transported an estimated 6.2 million kilograms of freight from Ireland between January and December 2025, an increase of 48% on the same period last year.
The leading cargo destinations for Irish produce include Dubai, Shanghai, Singapore, Manila, and Incheon in South Korea. Carrying up to 25 tonnes of cargo on each flight. The top five products carried out of Dublin were food, including seafood and dairy; pharmaceuticals; medical goods; computer components and high-tech products.
Emirates country manager for Ireland, Anita Thomas, said “Beyond the substantial Irish cargo we carry – much of it never seen – our passengers also experience the best of Ireland with our onboard products, every time they fly. Air connectivity to the Middle East, Africa and Australasia is essential for tourism, international business, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and trade. Offering the only daily non-stop flight from Dublin to Dubai, Emirates delivers the most direct and efficient access to the Middle East and beyond, eliminating the need for any European stop-over.”
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