Live cattle
We export live bovine cattle from Spain, loading at Tarragona and Cartagena, to Morocco and other Arab countries. We select animals by category and weight to match the order and coordinate road transport, authorised livestock vessels, the veterinary certificate, individual identification and customs formalities.
Line facts
- Origin
- Spain
- Loading ports
- Tarragona, Cartagena
- Destinations
- Morocco and other Arab countries (indicative)
- Regulation
- Reg. (EC) 1/2005
- Documents
- Veterinary certificate, CEXGAN, individual identification
Commercial terms
Indicative terms. The offer sets the final ones.
- Transport
- Authorised livestock vessel
- Incoterms
- FOB · CFR · CIF
- Minimum order
- 300 head
- Lead time
- 2–4 weeks
Spec sheets
Packs, sizes and terms by product. Indicative.
| Product | Origins | Packs | Size or weight | Minimum order | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weaned calvesHalal | Spain |
| 180–250 kg | 300 head | 2–4 weeks |
| Fattening bullsHalal | Spain |
| 300–450 kg | 300 head | 2–4 weeks |
| Breeding heifers | Spain |
| 400–550 kg | 300 head | 2–4 weeks |
Indicative data. Each offer confirms sizes, packs, lead times and terms before the order is placed.
Procedure
1. Selection
Animals from registered holdings, with official individual identification and traceability in the national animal identification system.
DocumentHolding register and identification
2. Health checks and isolation
Tests and an isolation period at an authorised centre, under the sanitary protocol agreed with the importing country.
DocumentTest reports
3. Official veterinary certificate (CEXGAN)
The official veterinary services issue the livestock export certificate after checking the requirements of the destination country.
DocumentCEXGAN certificate
4. Loading at port
Fitness-for-transport inspection and loading at Tarragona or Cartagena on an authorised livestock vessel.
DocumentFitness certificate and journey plan
5. Sea transport
Voyage under Regulation (EC) 1/2005: space per animal, ventilation, water, feed, attendants and a voyage log.
DocumentVoyage log
6. Arrival and clearance
Unloading, border veterinary check, clearance and delivery to the buyer’s holding.
DocumentImport documents
Regulation (EC) 1/2005
It governs the protection of animals during transport. It sets staff training, approved means of transport, minimum space, rest periods, water and feed, and journey records.
- Carriers and vessels with official authorisation
- Staff with accredited training in animal handling
- Journey plans and records available to the buyer
Breeds and weights
Indicative values. The offer confirms breed, age and average weight of the lot.
| Breed or type | Production use | Live weight |
|---|---|---|
| Friesian (Holstein) | Fattening | 300–450 kg |
| Charolais, Limousin and crosses | Fattening | 350–500 kg |
| Weaned calves (crosses) | Rearing | 180–250 kg |
| Friesian heifers | Breeding | 400–550 kg |
Indicative data. Each offer confirms sizes, packs, lead times and terms before the order is placed.
Destinations
Morocco is a served market. Libya and Lebanon are indicative and only open when a sanitary protocol is in force between the two countries. Algeria is under review: bilateral trade stopped in 2022 and resumed in 2024, and we have not confirmed a current protocol for Spanish live cattle, so we do not present it as an active route.
- Morocco
- Served market
- Algeria
- Under review: no confirmed sanitary protocol
- Libya
- Indicative, subject to sanitary protocol
- Lebanon
- Indicative, subject to sanitary protocol
HalalIf the destination requires halal slaughter at origin or at destination, we coordinate the documents with the buyer and the certification body.
Notes
- Lot operation
- We work by full shipload. The minimum order is indicative and depends on the vessel.
- Sanitary calendar
- Lead times depend on tests and isolation. The lead time shown is the usual one, not a guarantee.
Applicable certifications
Certificates held by growers and plants, available on request.
Halal
Grower or plant
Request an offer
Tell us what you need, in what quantity and where it should be delivered, and we will reply with an offer.