Sheep Market Summary – 31 July 2026

by | Jul 31, 2026 | Saleyards, Sheep, Sheep Market Summary

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Sheep and lamb markets were generally steady, with slightly larger yardings and heavy grainfed lambs maintaining prices despite more selective buyer competition.

The trends appear to be:

  • Slightly higher lamb and sheep numbers in NSW.
  • Heavy grainfed lambs remained well supported despite more selective buying.
  • Additional agency reports expanded market coverage in NSW and Victoria.
  • Victorian updates were primarily agency reports.

New South Wales

  • Griffith sheep yarded slightly more lambs and sheep, with heavy grainfed supplies keeping prices mostly steady despite more selective buying, as heavy lambs reached $408.20/head and Merino ewes topped at $320/head.
  • Additional agency reports were available from Griffith.
  • Summary: NSW markets remained generally steady, with quality heavy grainfed lambs continuing to attract solid buyer support.

Victoria

  • Additional agency reports were available from Ouyen and Horsham.

National Summary

Australian sheep and lamb markets remained generally steady, with quality heavy lambs supporting prices while buyers became more selective.

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Sheep yardings & reports

Queensland
  • No Reports
New South Wales
  • Griffith sheep report (MLA): Yarding: 10,500, (+400). Lamb numbers lifted slightly as heavy grainfed supplies kept prices mostly steady, though buyers were more selective, with heavy lambs topping at $408.20/head and Merino ewes reaching $320/head. Full report available here 
Victoria
  • Ouyen sheep reports. Yarding: 11,133. At today’s sale, Ouyen Livestock Exchange had on offer 8,848 Lambs and 2,285 Mutton, Totalling 11,133 Full report available here 
  • Horsham sheep report (AWN) (29/7) Watch the latest report here
South Australia 
  • No Reports
Western Australia
  • No Reports
    Tasmania
    • No Reports