Purcell Exports has been a global leader in livestock export for more than 70 years, gaining a reputation for delivering quality livestock sourced from trusted suppliers around the world.
Headquartered in Sydney, Australia and with affiliated offices in Dublin, Ireland and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, our export operations supply markets across the globe with livestock from some of the world’s most respected and regulated production areas in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, USA and numerous countries in South America.
Purcell traditionally sources livestock globally where production is surplus to domestic requirements and transports them by sea, air or land to markets where demand exceeds local production. We own or control critical and specialist infrastructures at various stages of the supply chain, allowing us the flexibility to take advantage of changes in market conditions and limiting our reliance on third parties.
Worldwide, Purcell has unrivaled relationships with farmers, agents and government offices with the ability to execute large and small contracts with private and public sector clients and is always looking to open new markets and create new opportunities.
The Purcell family have been exporting livestock worldwide for generations, initially started by Seamus Purcell and now continuing the tradition with his son Patrick, managing director of Purcell Exports. From humble begins in Ireland, Seamus Purcell started exporting cattle in 1951 and by the mid 1990’s he was the largest livestock exporter in the world. Since then Purcell has shipped over 4 million cattle and sheep from Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, USA , South America to countries in North Africa, The Middle East and China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Russia and Kazakhstan.
Purcell Exports global presence provides us with several key advantages.
As a global exporter we have the ability to source livestock from a diverse range of countries.
We have been exporting cattle since 1951 and have long-standing relationships with producers, suppliers, and customers alike.
Our longevity means that we have built a worldwide reputation as a trusted supplier of quality livestock.
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Our experienced international team has the ability to offer customers consistency of supply and after delivery in - house care services.
Our commitment to animal welfare is our highest priority.
Purcell Exports experienced management team covers all critical areas, including:
Purcell Exports has a valid licence and approvals to export livestock by sea and air from Australia, which is the most highly regulated livestock exporting country in the world. We comply with a range of laws and regulations to export livestock from Australia and are subject to regular inspections and audits by government authorities to renew our licences and permits. Purcell Exports also holds a valid New Zealand export licence to export livestock by sea and air. From countries in South America or Europe, licences/approvals are issued on a shipment to shipment basis.
Purcell Exports is a member of ALEC (Australian Livestock Exporters Council) and Livecorp, both Australian industry bodies.
Purcell Exports also has the necessary expert staff to work with producers, suppliers and government departments to ensure all paperwork is correct and all cattle meet the importing country requirements to be able to be exported effectively and efficiently.
Our expert team is ready and willing to work with you on a range of livestock export and animal projects. Need advice, or want to find out more?
