Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary
Sheep markets were mixed, with larger yardings generally putting pressure on prices, while strong demand supported quality new season and heavy export lambs, and mutton trends varied between centres.
The trends appear to be:
- Larger yardings generally resulted in softer competition and cheaper prices for old-season lambs.
- New season and heavy export lambs remained well supported.
- Extreme heavy lambs continued to achieve strong prices in South Australia.
- Mutton markets were mixed, with stronger prices in some centres but weaker results where quality or competition was limited.
New South Wales
- Forbes yarded 41,300 sheep and lambs, with the larger offering selling cheaper as old lambs eased, while new season and heavy export lambs remained in demand and mutton was mixed.
- Additional agency reports were available from Tamworth and Dubbo.Â
Summary: NSW markets were generally softer on increased supply, although quality new season and heavy export lambs remained well supported.
Victoria
Ballarat yarded 11,463 sheep and lambs, with 9,123 lambs and 2,340 sheep offered.
Summary: Victorian yardings increased significantly, with price trends not provided in the available report.
South Australia
- Dublin yarded 5,650 sheep and lambs, with trade and heavy lambs selling dearer and extreme heavyweights reaching $438/head, while mutton was firm to slightly dearer.
- Naracoorte yarded 2,166 sheep and lambs, with limited and mixed-quality lambs producing unreliable trends, while mutton weakened on reduced buyer competition.
Summary: South Australian markets were mixed, with strong demand at Dublin contrasting with softer mutton and uncertain lamb trends at Naracoorte.
Tasmania
Powranna yarded 1,282 sheep and lambs, with prime lambs firm to dearer and strong competition lifting mutton, while lighter lambs faced weaker restocker demand.
Summary: Tasmania remained generally firm, particularly for prime lambs and mutton.
Western Australia
Muchea yarded 3,270 sheep and lambs, with limited supplies supporting heavy ewes while lambs eased, although exceptional lambs reached $320/head and ram hoggets $300/head.
Summary: WA markets were mixed, with strong prices for exceptional sheep and ewes offset by softer lamb prices.
National Summary
Australian sheep markets were mixed to softer as increased yardings weighed on competition, although strong demand continued for quality new season and heavy export lambs, with mutton varying between markets.
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Sheep yardings & reports
Queensland
- No Reports
New South Wales
- Forbes sheep report: Yarding: 41,300, (+5,400)Â Larger yarding of 41,300 head sold cheaper, with old lambs easing while new season and heavy export lambs remained in demand, and mutton was mixed.Â
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- TRLX Tamworth sheep report (17/8)Â View the latest report here
Victoria
- CVLX Ballarat sheep report: Yarding: 11,463, (+1,842)Higher lamb yarding saw mixed results, with plainer lightweights easing while well-finished heavy lambs held firm to dearer, reaching $463/head. Full report available here
South AustraliaÂ
- Dublin sheep report: Yarding: 5,650, (+2,150) Substantially larger yarding sold to a dearer trend for trade and heavy lambs, with extreme heavyweights reaching $438/head and mutton firm to slightly dearer. Full report available here
- Naracoorte sheep report: Yarding: 2,166, (+908) Limited, mixed-quality yarding produced unreliable lamb trends, with better-finished lambs firm to moderate while mutton weakened amid reduced buyer competition. Full report available here
Western Australia
- Muchea sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 3,270, (-3,001) Limited yarding saw heavy ewes strengthen while lambs eased through the sale, with exceptional lines topping $320/head and ram hoggets reaching $300. Full report available here
Tasmania
- Powranna sheep report: Yarding: 1,282, (+436)Â Slightly larger yarding saw prime lambs firm to dearer, while weaker restocker demand affected light lambs and strong competition lifted mutton prices. Full report available here