Market Update
The following base quotes from 2 of 3 plants (p/kg) are
R3 Lambs
680p/kg to 21kg (12/08/2026)
| Mart Report W/E 19/08/2026 | Mart | Number of Lambs | Price Range (p/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Omagh | 601 | 633 - 734 |
| Swatragh | 1200 | 647 - 733 | |
| Monday | Kilrea | 1000 | 608 - 649 |
| Markethill | 1480 | 580 - 622 | |
| Tuesday | Saintfield | ||
| Rathfriland | |||
| Wednesday | Ballymena | ||
| Enniskillen | |||
| Armoy |
LMC terms and phrases explained
| Term | Definiton |
|---|---|
| What is an average price? | To calculate the average price per kg we divide the total price paid for carcases within a particular group or grade of animal by the cold weight of these carcases. This average price paid per kg therefore includes all carcases in a particular group or grade. The average reflects the central value in the data. |
| What is a premium animal? | Premium cattle are animals which receive a bonus payment (p/kg) and include organic cattle and breeds such as Aberdeen Angus, Wagyu and Hereford. |
| What is a non-premium animal? | Non-premium cattle are animals that do not qualify for a premium payment as notified by price reporting plants. These typically include cattle that are not part of a recognised premium breed scheme, such as Aberdeen Angus, Wagyu, Hereford, or organic production systems. |
| What are sheep base quotes? | LMC contacts the three major NI sheep processing plants for base quotes on Wednesday mornings weekly. The maximum and minimum base quote received from the plants forms the published quote range. Quotes are in pence per kilogram excluding VAT and are provided on standard dressing specifications. |
| Why are there two quotes? | Published quotes are provided with both the lowest quote and the highest quote received across supplying plants on that occasion. The difference between the maximum and the minimum quote received is referred to as the range. The range in quotes provided to LMC can vary each week but is generally around 13 pence per kilo. |