The Netherlands imports 30 percent fewer Irish calves

Published 2024년 10월 29일

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The Dutch veal sector has seen a decrease in animal imports by 8% in the first 41 weeks of this year compared to the same period last year, with a significant 30% drop in imports of Irish calves. This is largely due to Dutch farmers participating in the stoppers scheme, which has reduced the availability of rearing spaces. Traditionally, the Netherlands has been the largest buyer of Irish calves, but this role is now being taken over by Spain, with exports to Spain growing by 33% in a year. Other countries including Italy, Poland, Romania, Morocco, and Algeria have also increased their purchases of Irish calves. Despite these changes, imports from Germany, the Netherlands' largest foreign supplier of calves, have remained stable.

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The Dutch veal sector imported 8 percent fewer animals in the first 41 weeks of this year than in the same period last year. The import of Irish calves decreased by 30 percent. This is reported by De Kalverhouder, based on figures from the Irish food agency Bord Bia. According to the trade journal, a reduction in the number of places because veal farmers participate in the stoppers scheme is the main explanation for the decrease in calf imports. Morocco new market The Netherlands was the largest buyer of Irish calves for a long time. This role is now being taken over by Spain. Exports to this country grew by 33 percent in one year. Italy, Poland and Romania also bought more Irish calves. In addition, the Irish are finding new sales markets in North African countries such as Morocco and Algeria. Imports from Germany at level In the first 41 weeks of this year, a total of more than 45,000 fewer calves were imported into the Netherlands, a decrease of ...

Source: Veeteelt