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Sheep Trends: NI lambs 30c/kg to 40c/kg higher

Base quotes have increased by another 10p/kg to 15p/kg, with the trade in Northern Ireland factories trending well ahead of those in Ireland.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Sheep Trends: NI lambs 30c/kg to 40c/kg higher

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Sheep price update: base lamb quotes up 10c/kg

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes up 10c/kg

MARKETS 21 September 2026

Sheep Trends: price stagnant but weight increased

Sheep Trends: price stagnant but weight increased

MARKETS 16 September 2026

Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

MARKETS 14 September 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes steadier at €7.70/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes steadier at €7.70/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes steadier at €7.70/kg

MARKETS 2 September 2026

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Factories quoting €7.70/kg base for lambs

Factories quoting €7.70/kg base for lambs

Lamb prices are similar to 10c/kg lower than the corresponding week in 2025.

MARKETS 27 July 2026

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €7.70/kg

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €7.70/kg

Opening prices for quality assured lambs are in the region of €7.90/kg, with groups and regular sellers securing €8/kg.

MARKETS 27 July 2026

Sheep Trends: ICM cuts lamb price by 10c/kg

Sheep Trends: ICM cuts lamb price by 10c/kg

The plant has reduced its base quote for Thursday to €7.70/kg plus its 20c/kg QA payment, while Dawn is quoting €7.80/kg.

MARKETS 27 July 2026

Sheep Trends: base prices down to €7.80/kg

Sheep Trends: base prices down to €7.80/kg

The two Irish Country Meats plants this week reduced their base quote to €7.80/kg and join other plants on the same base quote.

MARKETS 27 July 2026

Sheep price update: ICM holds base at €8/kg but others drop below

Sheep price update: ICM holds base at €8/kg but others drop below

The two ICM plants have held their base quote at last week’s level, but Dawn has pulled its base quote by 20c/kg.

MARKETS 27 July 2026

Sheep price update: lambs fall 20c/kg to 30c/kg to €8/kg base

Sheep price update: lambs fall 20c/kg to 30c/kg to €8/kg base

Downward pressure remains on the trade as factories say that supplies are running ahead of demand.

MARKETS 27 July 2026

Sheep price update: lamb base quotes pulled by 10c/kg

Sheep price update: lamb base quotes pulled by 10c/kg

Agents are also trying to condition producers to the potential of further cuts later in the week.

MARKETS 27 July 2026

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