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The Netherlands and Ireland remain the main outliers in the EU beef market

Matthijs Bremer Market Reporter Meat at DCA Market Intelligence · Published Apr 17, 2026
The Netherlands and Ireland remain the main outliers in the EU beef market
The European market is showing similar trends to those seen in recent weeks. Most of the European cattle markets remain tight, despite low demand. The Netherlands and Ireland remain the main exceptions. However, the reasons for the lower prices differ considerably.

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