Lamb Price Trends
Lamb
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Lamb ddwt Y 17.5kg
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Lamb ddwt trd saleyard dom SA
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Lamb ddwt lgt ref
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Lamb ddwt 12–21.5kg mp
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US Weekly Lamb Market Insights:
- Carcass prices were rated steady to full steady again this week, with supportive interest continuing ahead of the Easter holiday.
- Boxed cuts were generally unchanged, as market participants continued to describe supplies as barely adequate, with some targeted interest noted for boneless leg material.
- 204 racks, 8-rib 7/ups were nominally unchanged at the $1,300–1,350/ cwt range, while boneless legs were steady in the $750–795/ cwt range.
- According to the USDA Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection report, lamb and mutton production for the week ending March 21, 2026, totaled 2.4 million lbs, unchanged week over week (WOW) but 14.3% below year-ago levels.
- Sheep and lamb slaughter was estimated at 38,000 head, down 2.6% from the prior week and 9.5% below the same week last year. Average live weights were reported at 123 lbs, unchanged from the previous week but 7 lbs below year-ago levels.
- Dressed weights averaged 62 lbs, also unchanged week over week and 4 lbs below last year.
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