Sheep Market Summary – 15 October 2026

by | Oct 16, 2026 | Saleyards, Sheep, Sheep Market Summary

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Sheep markets strengthened in New South Wales, with increased yardings met by strong restocker and feedlot competition, lifting most lamb categories while mutton remained well supported.

The trends appear to be:

  • Strong restocker and feedlot demand supported firmer lamb prices despite increased supply.

  • Young trade lambs recorded solid gains, while heavy export lambs remained firm to dearer.

  • Mutton prices held firm under keen buyer competition.

  • Additional wool reports were available from NSW and Western Australia, without further sheep market trends.

New South Wales

  • Wagga recorded a larger yarding, with strong restocker and feedlot competition lifting most lamb categories. Young trade lambs sold dearer, heavy export lambs remained firm to stronger, and mutton prices were supported by keen demand.

  • Additional agency reports and the weekly wool report were available without further sheep market details.

Summary: NSW sheep markets strengthened, with strong buyer competition lifting trade lambs and supporting heavy export lambs and mutton.

Western Australia

  • Fremantle had an additional wool market report available, with no specific sheep market trend provided.

Summary: No specific sheep market trend was provided for Western Australia.

National Summary

Australian sheep markets were stronger overall, led by Wagga, where strong restocker and feedlot competition lifted most lamb categories despite increased yardings. Heavy export lambs and mutton remained well supported, while national weekly yardings were higher.

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Sheep yardings & reports

Queensland
  • No reports
    New South Wales
    • Wagga sheep report: Yarding: 49,800, (+4,800) Increased yarding and strong competition from restockers and feedlot buyers lifted most lamb categories, with young trade lambs $5–$7 dearer, heavy export lambs firm to $7 stronger and mutton prices supported by keen demand.  Full report available here
    Victoria
    • No reports
      South Australia 
      • No reports
      Western Australia
      • Fremantle Wool Report. Watch the latest report here
      Tasmania
      • No reports

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