Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary
Sheep and lamb markets were generally firm to mixed across Australia, with larger yardings absorbed by solid processor, restocker and feeder demand, although some trade and heavy lamb categories eased under increased supply.
The trends appear to be:
- National sheep and lamb supply increased significantly, particularly in NSW, Victoria and Western Australia
- Restocker and feeder demand remained strong, supporting lighter lamb categories
- Heavy lamb markets were mixed, with some centres reporting softer prices due to increased numbers
- Mutton demand remained resilient, with sheep prices generally firm to dearer in most regions
- Quality continued to influence results, with well-finished lambs attracting strong competition
- Processor demand remained active despite larger offerings
East Coast (QLD, NSW, VIC)
Overall firm to mixed market, with increased yardings testing buyer demand but quality stock continuing to attract strong competition.
QLD results were stronger:
- Warwick recorded dearer prices across lamb and sheep categories, supported by strong restocker, feeder, trade and processor demand despite lower numbers
NSW results were mixed:
- Carcoar yarded more high-quality lambs, with prices generally firm to slightly easier as heavy lambs and mutton eased modestly
- Yass saw stronger demand for restocker lambs and mutton, although trade and heavy lambs eased slightly
- Cowra recorded larger numbers and improved quality, with most categories selling firm to marginally softer as buyer competition moderated
VIC results reflected larger supplies:
- Hamilton yarded significantly higher numbers, testing market capacity
- Horsham reported a smaller offering, with market conditions remaining relatively stable
Western Australia
Mixed market conditions prevailed as larger supplies weighed on some categories.
- Katanning recorded a substantial increase in lamb numbers, with top-end lambs and mutton rebounding strongly
- Lighter and trade lambs eased under mixed quality and increased supply pressure
Tasmania
- Powranna reported a firm to slightly dearer lamb market despite a smaller yarding
Mutton prices remained fully firm across all weight categories
Summary: Australian sheep and lamb markets remain generally well supported, with strong restocker, feeder and processor demand helping absorb significantly larger yardings. While increased supply resulted in softer trade and heavy lamb prices at several centres, mutton markets remained resilient and quality stock continued to attract strong competition. Overall sentiment remains positive, with firm to mixed trends evident across most selling regions.
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Queensland
- Warwick sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 1,022, (-659). A lighter yarding met strong buyer demand, pushing lamb and sheep prices higher across most categories, with restocker, feeder, trade and heavy lines all selling to dearer trends. Full report available here
New South Wales
- CTLX Carcoar sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 6,800, (+1,700). A larger, high-quality lamb yarding saw firm to slightly easier prices, with heavy lambs and mutton easing modestly from the previous sale. Full report available here
- SELX Yass sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 10,480, (+1,760). Improved lamb quality and higher numbers saw stronger restocker and mutton demand, while trade and heavy lambs eased slightly by a few dollars per head. Full report available here
- Cowra sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 5,670, (+2,720). Higher numbers and improved heavy lamb quality met firm to slightly softer prices, with most categories easing marginally as competition eased from the previous week. Full report available here
- Forbes sheep report (AWN) (9/6)Â Watch the latest report here
Victoria
- CVLX Ballarat sheep report (RLX) (9/6). Watch the latest report here
- Horsham sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 1,400. A small mixed-quality yarding saw mostly firm lamb prices, with trade and heavy lambs well supported despite limited buying competition. Full report available here
- Hamilton sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 12,000, (+5,000). A larger yarding with mixed-to-lower quality saw strong medium trade lambs hold firm, while most other lamb and sheep categories eased $10–$25/head amid selective buying. Full report available here
South Australia
- No Reports
Western Australia
- Muchea sheep report (Nutrien) (9/6). Watch the latest report here
- Katanning sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 13,898, (+3,784). A large yarding of sheep and lambs saw strong top-end lamb and mutton prices rebound, while lighter and trade lambs eased under mixed quality and increased supply. Full report available here
Tasmania
- Powranna sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 1,200, (-756). A smaller yarding met a generally firm to slightly dearer market for lambs, while mutton remained fully firm across all weight categories. Full report available here