The Netherlands imports significantly fewer calves from Ireland

The article highlights a significant surge in the importation of calves from Ireland to the Netherlands, with figures doubling from 48,000 in 2020 to 106,000 in the last year, a 4% increase overall. While Germany continues to be the main supplier of imported calves to the Netherlands, holding a 75% market share, there has been a notable 25% increase in imports from Belgium. On the other hand, imports from Denmark and Estonia have seen a decrease by a third. The report also points out Spain as a significant importer of Irish calves, with over 13,000 animals imported up to the first week of March, showcasing the dynamic shifts in the European calf importation market.