This week’s sheep trade sees hogget prices fall by approximately 10c/kg after a seven-week period where prices increased by approximately €1.40/kg, according to reports.
While the price of spring lamb has remained steady at some sites and fallen at others, €8/kg is still on offer for this season’s lambs.
The significant boost in prices that was experienced over the past few weeks came as a positive surprise to many stakeholders in the sector and injected some much-needed confidence in the trade, which had endured a prolonged period of subdued prices.
Hogget Prices and Offers
Kildare Chilling is currently offering €7.30/kg for hoggets, which includes a 10c/kg quality assurance (QA) bonus, for carcasses up to 23kg weight. Meanwhile, Irish Country Meats (ICM) is offering €7.40/kg, which includes a 20c/kg QA bonus, down 10c/kg from last week for carcasses also up to 23kg weight. Other outlets are offering €7.15/kg, which includes a 15c/kg QA bonus, for carcasses up to 23kg weight, down 5c/kg from last week.
Spring Lamb Prices and Offers
For spring lambs, Kildare Chilling is offering €8.00/kg, which includes a 10c/kg QA bonus, for carcasses up to 20kg weight. ICM is offering €8.00/kg, which includes a 20c/kg QA bonus, for carcasses up to 20.5kg weight, down 10c/kg from last week. Other outlets are offering €7.90/kg, which includes a 15c/kg QA bonus, for carcasses up to 20.5kg weight, down 20c/kg from last week.
Cull Ewe Offers
When it comes to cull ewes, Kildare Chilling is offering €3.50/kg, including a 10c/kg QA bonus, for carcasses up to 40kg weight. ICM is offering €3.30/kg for carcasses up to 45kg weight, while other outlets are offering €3.40/kg for carcasses up to 46kg weight.
