Content related to the topic: lamb

28 September 2021

From where does America currently import lamb?

Sheep meat is largely a niche product in the US with average per capita consumption being at just 0.5kg/year, which is an eighth of consumption in the UK. Although with a significantly larger population, overall consumption of lamb is around 170k tonnes per year.

30 April 2024

What's the latest on global cattle and sheep prices?

Prices for cattle and sheep around the world have generally strengthened over the past few weeks.

24 September 2021

Sheep prices fall, throughputs lower

Clean sheep prices fell in the latest week, there were lower throughputs in the markets, and a lower estimated slaughter

11 January 2022

GB lamb prices ease back

Both the liveweight and deadweight GB lamb prices eased in the latest reporting weeks.

16 September 2021

UK lamb exports depressed again

During July UK fresh and frozen sheep meat exports totalled 6,200 tonnes, down 26% on the year, according to HMRC data. The EU remains the largest destination for UK exports, with 95% being sent there during the month.

14 September 2021

Lamb production down again

During August, UK sheep meat production once again declined sharply on the year, according to the latest Defra data. Production for the month totalled 22,800 tonnes, down 16% (4,500 tonnes).

9 September 2021

Lamb prices slip into September

Liveweight prices have been under pressure this week, with the GB liveweight NSL SQQ falling 4.25p to 232.89p/kg in the week ended 8 September.

2 September 2021

GB finished lamb prices hold strong

It was a relatively quiet week for GB finished lamb prices. In the week ending 1 September, the GB liveweight NSL SQQ fell 1.53p on the previous week to 237.14p/kg.

2 September 2021

EU sheep meat production down in first half of 2021

EU production and imports are lower this year

27 August 2021

New Zealand beef and lamb roundup

A look at beef and lamb production and trade

27 August 2021

Latest meat retail demand figures in the EU

Here, we look at how previous expectations compare to meat sales at retail level seen so far this year.

26 August 2021

Lamb prices finish August on a high

Liveweight lamb prices firmed slightly during the latest week, although recorded only a little movement. During the week ending 25 August the GB liveweight NSL SQQ gained 0.56p