Sheepmeat exports

Higher UK lamb imports fueling increased export volumes

UK sheepmeat imports increased by 7% to reach 65,000t, while lamb exports to the end of quarter three increased by 15% to reach 68,000t.

NEWS 23 November 2025

Higher UK lamb imports fueling increased export volumes

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Lamb bonus payments of 20c to 30c/kg in new Kepak Young Farmers' Group

Lamb bonus payments of 20c to 30c/kg in new Kepak Young Farmers' Group

NEWS 16 November 2025

EU sheepmeat production in state of decline

EU sheepmeat production in state of decline

MARKETS 29 October 2025

Opportunities for lamb in US will be in premium market

Opportunities for lamb in US will be in premium market

Opportunities for lamb in US will be in premium market

MARKETS 29 October 2025

Rapid flock rebuilding forecast in Australia

Rapid flock rebuilding forecast in Australia

Rapid flock rebuilding forecast in Australia

MARKETS 15 October 2025

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Sheep price update: Spanish lamb remains top at €9.54/kg

Sheep price update: Spanish lamb remains top at €9.54/kg

The price of Spanish lamb continues to be underpinned by tight supplies and is running well ahead of prices in the main sheep producing nations in Europe.

MARKETS 15 January 2025

Irish agrifood exports hit record high in June.

Irish agrifood exports hit record high in June.

Data for the first half of the year shows almost no negative effects from trade disruptions

NEWS 15 January 2025

Global sheep prices running up to €1.85/kg higher

Global sheep prices running up to €1.85/kg higher

Sheep producers in Australia are enjoying the most improved market returns with farmgate prices averaging at €6.65/kg, an increase of €1.85/kg on the corresponding week in 2024.

MARKETS 15 January 2025

41% of Australian sheep farmers plan to reduce ewe numbers

41% of Australian sheep farmers plan to reduce ewe numbers

Confidence in sheep production in the world’s largest sheepmeat-exporting nation is being significantly dented by persistent drought presenting challenges for producers in maintaining larger flocks.

NEWS 15 January 2025

Global sheep prices: hoggets running 85c/kg to €1.50/kg higher

Global sheep prices: hoggets running 85c/kg to €1.50/kg higher

Prices are highest in France at €9.78/kg, with Spanish farmgate prices not far behind at €9.49/kg and running significantly ahead of Ireland and British prices.

MARKETS 15 January 2025

Bright outlook forecast for sheepmeat at Bord Bia Meat Seminar

Bright outlook forecast for sheepmeat at Bord Bia Meat Seminar

Tight supplies in Ireland and right across Europe, with production predicted to fall by a further 1.8%, will underpin a strong trade in 2025.

MARKETS 15 January 2025

Northern Ireland bucks sheep production trends

Northern Ireland bucks sheep production trends

The total number of sheep slaughtered and exported was recorded at 1.03m head, just 0.4% lower than in 2023.

MARKETS 15 January 2025

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