Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary
Sheep markets were broadly stronger, with strong competition for quality new-season and heavy lambs lifting prices across NSW, SA, Tasmania and WA, while increased supply drove a very large national yarding.
The trends appear to be:
- NSW recorded strong demand, with new-season lambs and improved mutton quality driving firm to dearer markets.
- Deniliquin recorded exceptionally strong competition, with lamb and mutton prices among the best on record.
- SA, Tasmania and WA markets were mostly firm to dearer, although old-season lambs at Muchea eased.
- National lamb numbers increased by 11,146 head, driving the 11,893-head rise in total yardings.
New South Wales
- Corowa yarded 4,740 lambs and 2,340 sheep, with excellent-quality new-season lambs and strong competition lifting heavy lambs $5–$10/head and mutton $20.
- Forbes yarded 37,050 lambs and 8,950 sheep, with increased numbers and improved new-season lamb and mutton quality supporting firm to dearer prices.
- Deniliquin yarded 7,000 lambs and 1,700 sheep, with 5,300 quality new-season lambs attracting very strong competition and lamb and mutton prices among the best on record.
- Inverell yarded 1,669 lambs and 280 sheep, with a smaller offering selling to an improved market, led by strong demand for heavy and restocker lambs and ewes.
- Other Corowa, Dubbo and Tamworth reports were available, but no current yarding or price trend was provided.
Summary: NSW markets were strongly supported by excellent new-season lamb quality and robust buyer competition.
Victoria
- Ballarat yarded 5,680 lambs and 2,600 sheep, with lamb numbers down 620 head and sheep numbers up 300 head.
Summary: Victorian supply was slightly lower overall, with fewer lambs but increased sheep numbers.
South Australia
- Dublin yarded 4,000 lambs and 1,000 sheep, with strong demand for quality new-season and heavy lambs supporting a firm to marginally dearer market.
- Naracoorte yarded 1,627 lambs and 679 sheep, with strong demand lifting new-season and heavy lambs while mutton eased.
Summary: SA markets were firm to dearer, led by strong demand for quality lambs.
Tasmania
- Powranna yarded 282 lambs and 166 sheep, with the best lambs $20–$30/head dearer and heavy mutton topping at $230/head.
Summary: Tasmania recorded a stronger market despite very small yardings.
Western Australia
- Muchea yarded 2,820 lambs and 2,891 sheep, with new-season lambs and heavy mutton gaining up to $10/head, while old-season lambs eased $10–$15/head.
Summary: WA was mixed, with new-season lambs and heavy mutton stronger but old-season lambs softer.
National Summary
Australian sheep markets were broadly stronger, driven by strong competition for quality new-season and heavy lambs, particularly across NSW and SA. National yardings increased by 11,893 head, with lamb numbers accounting for most of the increase, while week-to-date yardings were 12,517 head higher.
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Sheep yardings & reports
Queensland
- No Reports
New South Wales
- IRLX Inverell sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 1,949, (-1,067) Smaller 1,669-lamb yarding sold to an improved market, with strong demand for heavy lambs, well-bred restocker lambs and ewes. Full reports available here
- Deniliquin sheep report: Yarding: 8,700, (+2,980) Outstanding 8,700-head Deniliquin yarding led by 5,300 quality new season lambs, with very strong competition driving lamb and mutton prices to among the saleyard’s best on record. Full reports available here
- Forbes sheep report: Yarding: 46,000, (+8,950) Jump in numbers to 46,000 head saw a stronger market, with fresh new season lambs and improved mutton quality driving firm to dearer prices. Full reports available here
- Corowa sheep report (7/9): Yarding: 7,080, (+340) Slightly larger yarding with excellent-quality new season lambs and strong buyer competition, driving heavy lambs $5–$10 dearer and mutton $20 higher. Full reports available here
- TRLX Tamworth sheep report (7/9) Full reports available here
- Dubbo sheep report (7/9) Watch the latest report here
Victoria
- CVLX Ballarat sheep report: Yarding: 8,280, (-320) Ballarat lamb supply eased to 5,680 head with a generally firm market, as well-presented trade and heavy lambs sold strongly while sheep remained firm to dearer. Full reports available here
South Australia
- Dublin sheep report: Yarding: 5,000, (+200) Similar yarding of 4,000 lambs and 1,000 sheep sold to a firm to marginally dearer market, with strong demand for quality new season and heavy lambs while mutton held firm. Full reports available here
- Naracoorte sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 2,306, (-476) Lamb numbers rose to 1,627 with a firm to dearer market, as strong demand lifted new season and heavy lambs, while mutton eased in a smaller yarding. Full reports available here
Western Australia
- Muchea sheep report: Yarding: 5,711, (+1,187) Higher lamb numbers, boosted by 2,000 new season lambs, saw new season lambs and heavy mutton gain up to $10/head, while old season lambs eased $10–$15/head. Full reports available here
Tasmania
- Powranna sheep report: Yarding: 448, (+99) Very small 282-head lamb yarding sold dearer, with the best lambs lifting $20–$30/head, while 166 sheep met solid demand with heavy mutton topping at $230. Full reports available here