Sheep Market Summary – 29 June 2026

by | Jun 26, 2026 | Feedlots, Processing, Sheep

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Sheep and lamb markets remained firm, with strong buyer competition supporting heavy and trade lambs, while mutton prices also held at buoyant levels.

The trends appear to be:

  • Heavy grainfed and trade lambs remained well supported
  • Mutton prices continued to strengthen
  • Buyer demand remained resilient despite fewer active processors
  • Supply remained relatively limited

 

New South Wales

A firm market, with strong competition supporting both lambs and mutton.

  • Griffith (8,500 head) saw slightly higher numbers, with heavy grainfed and trade lambs selling strongly despite the absence of two key buyers, while mutton prices remained buoyant.

 

Western Australia

No sheep market report was available.

  • Weekly Wool Report (WCL) was released.

Summary: Lamb and mutton markets remained well supported, with strong competition maintaining firm prices despite limited supply and reduced buyer participation in some centres.

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Sheep yardings & reports

Queensland
  • No Reports
New South Wales
  • Griffith sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 8,500, (+2,350) Summary: Slightly higher yarding met firm demand, with heavy grainfed and trade lambs selling strongly despite the absence of two key buyers, while mutton prices also remained buoyant. Full report available here
Victoria
  • No Reports
South Australia
  • No Reports
Western Australia
  • Weekly Wool Report (WCL) Watch the latest report here
Tasmania
  • No Reports