In 2022, Ireland's livestock exports contributed 6% to the total meat and livestock export revenue, amounting to €230 million, marking an 8% increase from the previous year. The majority of this value was from cattle exports, with 285,000 cattle exported and a value of €170 million. Pig and sheep exports also contributed to this figure. The Bord Bia report highlights steady demand for Irish calves, weanlings, and store cattle in 2023, although long-term prospects are uncertain due to ongoing reviews of live exports, particularly the transport of unweaned calves. The short-term outlook for older categories of cattle remains positive due to anticipated tight domestic cattle supplies in some European markets.