Sheep trends

Sheep price update: trade steady as week begins

Base quotes remain in the region of €7.90/kg, with a high percentage of lambs continuing to trade at €8.15/kg to €8.25/kg.

MARKETS 2 November 2026

Sheep price update: trade steady as week begins

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Sheep price update: trade stagnant at average price of €8.20/kg

Sheep price update: trade stagnant at average price of €8.20/kg

MARKETS 19 October 2026

Sheep price update: steady start to week for lamb trade

Sheep price update: steady start to week for lamb trade

MARKETS 12 October 2026

Sheep Trends: factories steady paid prices

Sheep Trends: factories steady paid prices

Sheep Trends: factories steady paid prices

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Sheep Trends: NI lambs 30c/kg to 40c/kg higher

Sheep Trends: NI lambs 30c/kg to 40c/kg higher

Sheep Trends: NI lambs 30c/kg to 40c/kg higher

MARKETS 23 September 2026

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Sheep price update: base lamb quotes up 10c/kg

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes up 10c/kg

The increase has not kept pace with an increase in prices paid in many live sales, with regular sellers also securing returns well above the base quotes on offer.

MARKETS 21 September 2026

Sheep Trends: price stagnant but weight increased

Sheep Trends: price stagnant but weight increased

Factory agents continue to resist pressure to increase base quotes, but have increased carcase weight limits in an attempt to attract better-quality lambs.

MARKETS 16 September 2026

Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

There is no change in price quotes, with plants continuing to work off a base of €7.70/kg plus the respective quality assurance payments.

MARKETS 14 September 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes steadier at €7.70/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes steadier at €7.70/kg

The majority of factories are now working off a similar base quote of €7.70/kg.

MARKETS 2 September 2026

Factories quoting €7.70/kg base for lambs

Factories quoting €7.70/kg base for lambs

Lamb prices are similar to 10c/kg lower than the corresponding week in 2025.

MARKETS 2 September 2026

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €7.70/kg

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €7.70/kg

Opening prices for quality assured lambs are in the region of €7.90/kg, with groups and regular sellers securing €8/kg.

MARKETS 31 August 2026

Sheep Trends: ICM cuts lamb price by 10c/kg

Sheep Trends: ICM cuts lamb price by 10c/kg

The plant has reduced its base quote for Thursday to €7.70/kg plus its 20c/kg QA payment, while Dawn is quoting €7.80/kg.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

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