Factory quotes for Thursday have increased by 10c/kg to 20c/kg on last week’s levels. There is a 20c/kg variation in base quotes from a top of €5.25/kg back to €5.00/kg.

Most suppliers are securing prices above those quoted by factories, with top prices rising to €5.30/kg to €5.40/kg.

Supplies of hoggets are reported as continuing to tighten, with disruptions to processing from lambs being rejected for slaughter under the clean livestock policy adding to supply concerns.