Previous Close Sheep Markets Summary
Sheep markets were mixed, with larger yardings and softer demand weighing on lambs in several centres, while strong mutton competition and selective restocker demand supported some categories.
The trends appear to be:
- Increased yardings generally resulted in softer lamb prices, particularly for heavy and trade lambs.
- Mutton markets were mixed, with stronger competition supporting better-quality heavy sheep in some centres.
- Restocker demand remained strong for quality Merino ewe lambs.
- Reduced supply supported butcher-suited lambs at Warwick despite weaker heavy lamb demand.
Queensland
- Warwick yarded 796 lambs and 491 sheep, with heavy lambs easing on limited processor competition while butcher-suited lambs strengthened $18–$29/head.
Summary: Queensland markets were mixed, with stronger butcher demand offsetting weaker processor competition for heavy lambs.
New South Wales
- Carcoar yarded 3,320 lambs and 1,535 sheep, with trade lambs strengthening while heavy lambs and mutton eased.
- Cowra yarded 3,750 lambs and 1,310 sheep, with increased numbers and quality seeing trade lambs ease while mutton strengthened.
- Yass yarded 6,630 lambs and 4,230 sheep, with trade and heavy lambs easing $10–$15/head and mutton also cheaper.
- An additional report was available from Forbes.Â
Summary: NSW markets were generally softer for lambs as larger yardings increased supply, while mutton results were mixed.
Victoria
- Hamilton yarded 2,500 lambs and 1,000 sheep, with numbers increasing across both categories.
 Summary: Victorian sheep supplies increased, with limited price detail available from the reported sale.
Tasmania
- An additional report was available from Powranna.
Western Australia
- Katanning yarded 6,496 lambs and 3,854 sheep, with heavy and light lambs easing on softer demand while restockers remained active for quality Merino ewe lambs.
Summary: WA markets were softer for lambs, although strong restocker demand continued for quality Merino ewe lambs.
National Summary
Australian sheep markets were generally softer amid sharply increased yardings, with lamb prices under pressure from weaker demand while selective mutton and restocker demand provided some support.
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Sheep yardings & reports
Queensland
- Warwick sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 1,287, (-722) Reduced supply saw heavy lambs ease due to limited processor competition, while butcher-suited lambs strengthened $18–$29/head. Full report available here
New South Wales
- Forbes sheep report (18/8) Watch the latest report here
- CTLX Carcoar sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 4,855, (+760)Â Steady lamb supply and solid competition lifted trade lambs, while heavy lambs and mutton eased amid mixed quality. Full report available here
- Cowra sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 5,060, (+1,970) Improved quality and increased numbers saw trade lambs ease, while mutton strengthened on better competition and heavier sheep. Full report available here
- SELX Yass sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 10,860, (+4,245) Improved lamb quality met softer demand, with trade and heavy lambs easing $10–$15/head while doubled mutton numbers also sold cheaper. Full report available here
Victoria
- Southern Wool Report (18/8)Â Watch the latest report here
- Hamilton sheep report: Yarding: 3,500, (+1,200) Hamilton’s larger yarding and mixed lamb quality softened trade lamb prices by $10–$20/head, while heavy mutton strengthened $15–$20/head. Full report available here
South AustraliaÂ
- No Reports
Western Australia
- Fremantle Wool Report (18/8)Â Watch the latest report here
- Katanning sheep report (Inc audio): Yarding: 10,350, (+2,685) Katanning’s larger yarding saw heavy and lighter lambs ease on softer demand, while restockers remained active for quality Merino ewe lambs. Full report available here
Tasmania
- Powranna sheep report (18/8)Â Watch the latest report here