Lamb prices

Spring lambs trading at €10/kg-plus this week

Quotes for lambs have hit €10/kg, while hoggets have climbed above €9/kg.

MARKETS 25 March 2026

Spring lambs trading at €10/kg-plus this week

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Sheep prices continue on upwards curve

Sheep prices continue on upwards curve

MARKETS 25 March 2026

Prices for hoggets soar to hit €9/kg mark

Prices for hoggets soar to hit €9/kg mark

MARKETS 18 March 2026

Sheep mart prices: more sellers opt to sell live in marts

Sheep mart prices: more sellers opt to sell live in marts

Sheep mart prices: more sellers opt to sell live in marts

MARKETS 18 March 2026

Sheep supply concerns for processors

Sheep supply concerns for processors

Sheep supply concerns for processors

NEWS 25 February 2026

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Sheep mart prices: finished lamb prices stagnate in marts

Sheep mart prices: finished lamb prices stagnate in marts

The extra bite in some sales over the last week appears to have eased, with a slight boost in appetite from the Ramadan festival waning.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Sheep mart prices: stores providing best positives

Sheep mart prices: stores providing best positives

A quick look at corresponding sales in 2025 shows finished lamb prices topping €200/head – a far cry for the current prices of €170 to €180/head.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

British lamb prices slip 25p/kg

British lamb prices slip 25p/kg

The AHDB reports that subdued demand in domestic and export markets is weakening farmgate returns.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Sheep mart watch: no change on store lamb prices

Sheep mart watch: no change on store lamb prices

While some marts reported an easing of price in the fat lamb ring, store lambs and cull ewes remain a steady trade.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Sheep price update: another 10c/kg wiped off lamb quotes

Sheep price update: another 10c/kg wiped off lamb quotes

Base quotes have fallen to €7.50/kg or an opening price of €7.60/kg to €7.70/kg for quality assured lambs

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Sheep farmer voice anger over lamb price cuts

Sheep farmer voice anger over lamb price cuts

Factory lamb prices have been pulled by upwards of 10c/kg this week, with factories exhibiting a sluggish demand for lambs.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: lamb prices hold firm in Dowra

Camera at the Mart: lamb prices hold firm in Dowra

Dowra Mart recorded a similar trade for both finished and store lambs as the week prior, with numbers also similar.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

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