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Further increases for GB lamb
Thursday, 10 December 2020
By Bronwyn Magee
GB lamb prices rose yet again in the latest week. In the week ending 9 December, the GB liveweight NSL SQQ lifted by almost 2p to average 218.13p/kg. This measure is now 26p above the same week last year, and 44p above the five-year average.
Total throughput at British auction marts increased by 9% (11,800 head) on the previous week, estimated at 146,800 head. This is an increase of 7% (9,600 head) when compared to the same week last year.
The deadweight price enjoyed another increase in the week ending 5 December, lifting over 5p to average 479.1p/kg. The measure is now around 52p above the same week last year, and significantly above the five-year average, up by around 83p.
Estimated slaughter dropped back slightly on the week by 2% (6,100 head), to total 267,500 head. Estimated throughput at British abattoirs was down by 18% when compared to the same week last year.
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