€2.7m profit for Cork Marts as livestock sales hit 30-year high
Last year was the biggest Cork Marts throughput of livestock in more than 30 years, and was achieved despite the peak time 2024 calf trade being challenged by a poor export trade early on, and bad weather restricting sailings. Picture: Andy Gibson
Rising livestock prices and increased throughput took sales at Cork Marts to a record level of €186m in 2024.
The co-op has reported an "exceptionally busy" year at its six marts (Bandon, Cahir, Corrin, Dungarvan, Macroom, and Skibbereen), selling 139,000 adult cattle, and 113,000 calves and weanlings. Adult cattle increased by more than 7,000, and calves and weanlings by nearly 9,000, compared to 2023.
