Beyond the Saleyards: WA sheep and lamb values lift again

WA sheep and lamb prices continue to climb, with direct and saleyard values lifting again this week.

Strong demand has drawn more east coast buyers into WA saleyards, including Spence and Dix, ALC, JBS, and Platinum Livestock.

These buyers are mostly focused on lambs, while WA processors remain the primary buyers of mutton.

Despite rising prices, processing space remains available, keeping livestock moving efficiently.

On the east coast, lamb supply is extremely tight — some processors including Thomas Foods International are planning shutdowns while others are opting for shorter kill weeks to complete maintenance while waiting for supply to improve.

The shortage is pushing more demand west and supporting prices across the board.

Cattle live export markets remain steady, with bids mostly unchanged across northern Australia.

If you’re have sheep, lambs or cattle to sell — you can advertise them to dozens of buyers for free at agoralivestock.com.au/marketplace.

Weekly Market Update

Store lamb contracts available:

Minimum price contracts with upside for June-August delivery for store lambs.

Trade lamb forward contracts for July remain available.

Current WA feeder lamb bids on Agoara:

Crossbred store lambs (min 37kg): $3.80 — lighter weights, up 20¢.

Merino lambs (min 37kg): $3.60 — lighter weights, up 30¢.

Shedder lambs (min 40kg): $3.80 — lighter weights, up 20¢.

Coming Soon: Minimum Price Contracts for Feeder Lambs

Agora is preparing to launch a forward supply contract offering a guaranteed minimum price for feeder lambs.

The new product helps producers lock in price certainty while still participating in upside when markets rise — more details will be announced in the coming weeks.

For updates or inquiries, contact Rob Kelly at 0483 929 988 or Dean Hubbard on 0428 697 880.

If you want to see prices from feedlots, live exporters, processors and restockers — download the Agora Livestock app and jump on a free trial to see what’s available.

For more info call us on 1300 812 345 or visit agoralivestock.com.au/marketplace.