Irish calf exports shift to Spain and North Africa

In 2024, Ireland experienced a significant shift in its calf export market, with a notable 30% decrease in exports to the Netherlands, totaling 78,500 calves. Conversely, exports to Spain saw a positive growth of 33%, reaching 87,700 calves. Furthermore, the export of calves to North African countries, including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, has been on the rise, with a total of nearly 17,000 calves imported in the same year, marking a notable increase in trade dynamics.