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Weekly market overview
GB deadweight sheep prices
| Week ending 08 Mar 25 | Price p/kg | Change on week | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New season lamb R3L | - | - | - |
| New season lamb SQQ | - | - | - |
| Old season lamb R3L | 745.3 | +1.5 | -1.6 |
| Old season lamb SQQ | 738.9 | +0.9 | -4.8 |
SQQ refers to lambs weighing between 12 kg and 21.5 kg.
Source: AHDB
GB and NI estimated sheep slaughterings
| Week ending 08 Mar 25 | Number | Change on week | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB | 236,204 | +3,339 | +9,117 |
| NI | 7,623 | +1,036 | -615 |
Clean sheep only.
Source: AHDB, DAERA
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