22 Aug 2025
Irish Livestock Markets Experience Supply Constraints and Price Pressure
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Irish cattle markets continue to experience tight supply conditions, with processors actively competing to secure livestock through premium pricing above standard quotations.
Current market rates show steers achieving €7.50-€7.60 per kilogram, whilst heifers command €7.60-€7.80 per kilogram. Young bulls in R and U grades are securing €7.70-€8.00 per kilogram, with cull cow prices ranging from €7.00-€7.70 per kilogram depending on grade classification.
Weekly throughput data from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine shows 25,509 head processed, representing a 1,194 head increase from the previous week. However, year-to-date figures remain below 2024 levels across most categories.
The sheep sector shows lamb prices stabilising at €8.00-€8.30 per kilogram, with processors increasing maximum paid weights to 22 kilograms. Industry representatives note that EU and UK supply constraints are supporting current price levels.
Source: Based on Irish Farmers’ Association market update
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