Between now and the end of the next five weeks, the Netherlands is projected to import over 31,000 calves, marking a 33% increase from the same period last year. This surge is largely due to a decrease in imports from Germany by 4%, with countries like Estonia, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic experiencing a significant drop in calf exports to the Netherlands. In contrast, Ireland has seen a rise in calf exports of more than 304,000, with the Netherlands being the primary market, receiving nearly 46% of these exports. Meanwhile, Spain and Italy rank as the second and third largest markets, respectively. However, transportation challenges, such as inclement weather and facility closures, have impacted the smooth flow of these exports.