Retailer Lidl Ireland has confirmed that it spent around €1.4 billion on procuring products from the Irish agri-food sector in 2025.

This figure is up by €167 million compared to 2024, an increase of 13%.

The retailer said that agri-food suppliers in counties Clare, Kerry and Wexford benefitted from the biggest boost in spend.

As well as that, Lidl spent around €595 million on procuring services from Irish business partners, which was a 40% increase on 2024, and which took its total expenditure with Irish agri-food suppliers and business to over €2 billion, an increase of €337 million, or 20%, from 2024.

The shopping chain also exported €404 million worth of Irish products to other Lidl stores in the UK, EU and US, an increase of 12.5% on the 2024 figure.

According to Lidl, it now works with a network of over 1,800 producers and business partners across the island of Ireland.

It currently accounts for 13.7% market share in the Irish grocery market.

Report

These figures are outlined in the retailer's Supplier and Business Partner Impact Report.

Reacting to the figures in the report, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon said: "Today’s announcement clearly demonstrates Lidl’s impact in Ireland and affirms their commitment to Irish business and the local economy.

"Breaking the €2 billion procurement mark from Irish suppliers is a milestone achievement. I look forward to their continued support for agri-food producers and wider business partners," the minister added.

Robert Ryan, CEO of Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland, said: "A key driver of success is our longstanding relationships with Irish suppliers, and it’s no surprise to see that our record market share growth to 13.7% in Ireland is also matched with our growing investment into Irish agri-food businesses.

"Growing our Irish supplier network has never been more important. We’re very much doubling down on our investment and prioritising local sourcing of high quality, nutritious and great tasting food at market-leading value, which customers can expect when they shop at Lidl," Ryan added.

2025 contracts

According to Lidl, one of the more notable contracts it awarded in 2025 was to Keohane's Seafoods, which saw the Co. Cork-based seafood company enter a supply deal worth €30 million for a new range of ready-to-eat, fresh, and frozen fish products.

The retailer said that smaller producers "also felt the benefit of Lidl's national research and investment".

It also said that, in 2025, 25 businesses took part in its Kickstart Programme, which saw 46 products from those businesses showcased in Lidl stores.

The business said that it has invested €42 million in some 300 businesses since the launch of the Kickstart Programme in 2017.