Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary
Sheep markets delivered mixed results across the country, with strong competition supporting quality lambs and mutton in several centres, while softer buyer demand weighed on prices in some northern markets.
The trends appear to be:
Strong competition continued for quality heavy and extra heavy lambs.
Mutton prices improved in several selling centres.
Mixed buyer demand led to softer results in some northern markets.
Additional agency reports provided broader market coverage.
New South Wales
- Inverell yarded more sheep and lambs, with subdued buyer demand resulting in generally cheaper prices, particularly for grown sheep and heavy trade lambs. Additional market reports were available from RLX.
- Tamworth released its latest agency market report from DC.
- Corowa released its latest agency market report from Elders.
- Forbes released its latest agency market report from AWN.
Summary: NSW sheep markets were mixed, with softer buyer demand at Inverell contrasting with additional market activity reported across the state.
Victoria
- Ballarat offered larger lamb and sheep yardings, with prices easing from the previous week’s highs, although quality extra heavy lambs continued to attract strong competition. Additional market reports were available from Elders and TBW.
Summary: Victorian sheep markets eased from recent peaks, although premium heavy lambs remained well supported.
South Australia
- Dublin held a small sale where strong buyer competition lifted prices for quality lambs and sheep, with outstanding heavy lambs attracting excellent demand. An additional market report was available from Elders.
- Naracoorte released its latest agency market report from Elders.
Summary: South Australian sheep markets remained firm, with quality lambs and sheep benefiting from strong buyer competition.
Tasmania
- Powranna yarded more lambs, with strong competition lifting lamb prices and mutton values significantly.
Summary: Tasmanian sheep markets strengthened as increased competition boosted both lamb and mutton prices.
Western Australia
- Muchea experienced strong demand that lifted both lamb and mutton prices, with extra heavy lambs leading the market. An additional market report was available from Nutrien.
Summary: WA sheep markets remained firm, supported by solid competition across lamb and mutton categories.
National Summary
Australian sheep markets were mixed, with strong competition continuing for quality heavy lambs and mutton, while subdued buyer demand in some regions resulted in softer prices for selected categories.
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Sheep yardings & reports
Queensland
- No Reports
New South Wales
- IRLX Inverell sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 2,226, (+306) Summary: Inverell yarded more sheep and lambs, with subdued buyer demand resulting in generally cheaper prices, particularly for grown sheep and heavy trade lambs. Full report available
- Forbes sheep report (AWN)Â Watch latest report here
- Corowa sheep report (Elders) (13/7)Â Watch latest report here
- TRLX Tamworth sheep report (DC) (13/7)Â Watch latest report here
Victoria
- CVLX Ballarat sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 15,721, (+4,607) Larger lamb and sheep yardings saw prices ease from last week’s highs, although quality extra heavy lambs sold to a top of $490/head. Full report available here
South Australia
- Dublin sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 3,500, (-700) Strong buyer competition lifted prices for quality lambs at the small sale, with outstanding heavy lambs reaching $441/head and sheep also selling dearer. Full report available hereÂ
- Naracoorte sheep report (Elders)Â Watch latest report here
Western Australia
- Muchea sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 6,491, (+602) Muchea yarded 6,491 sheep and lambs, with strong demand lifting lamb and mutton prices, led by extra heavy lambs selling to $316/head. Full report available hereÂ
Tasmania
- Powranna sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 1,524, (+455) Powranna yarded more lambs, with strong competition lifting lamb prices by $30–$40 and mutton values up to $40 higher. Full report available here