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ANALYSIS: AU & NZ Lamb Imports into US, Lower on Tight Supply 

Imported lamb volumes, both fresh and frozen, are trending lower in 2026 compared to prior years, with the decline more pronounced in fresh product. Fresh imports are down approximately 22.3% year over year (YOY), while frozen imports are down 14.3% YOY. A clear softening in weekly fresh volumes began in mid-February and has extended through March, with several weeks falling materially below the three-year average, indicating supply...

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Mar 27 11:38 AM, Expana
Boxed Lamb
ANALYSIS
Asia & Oceania

ANALYSIS: US Lamb Weights Running Lighter Compared With Recent Years 

US lamb weights in 2026 are running lighter compared with recent years, though stronger slaughter levels have supported overall production. According to USDA federally inspected data, the 2026 year to date (YTD) average lamb live weight is 122 pounds, compared with 129 pounds during the same YTD period in 2025. Producers have also continued to market lambs earlier amid dry pasture conditions and higher feed costs, potentially shortening days on feed. 

At the same time, YTD slaughter has increased to 257.1 thousand head in 2026 versus 242 thousand head in 2025. As a result, despite lighter weights, total lamb production has increased...

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Feb 27 11:19 AM, Expana
ANALYSIS
Boxed Lamb
North America

ANALYSIS: US Lamb Weights Trending Lighter

US lamb liveweights have been trending below year-ago levels in recent weeks, with USDA Federally Inspected weekly slaughter data showing averages 6 to 9 pounds lighter than the same period in 2024. Early September weights came in around 112 to 114 pounds, down from the 121 to 122 pound range seen during this same time last year. While the year-to-date average is holding near 123 pounds, roughly flat with 2024, it masks a consistent seasonal downtrend that began in late June...

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Sep 26 7:50 AM, Expana
ANALYSIS
Boxed Lamb
Lamb & Sheep
North America


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