Lamb and mutton exports maintained historic highs in June. Lamb exports have again achieved the third highest monthly export volumes since 1994 at 28,646 tonnes, edging ahead of May by only 138 tonnes. Mutton exports were 83% higher than the five-year average for June, at 17,575 tonnes swt.

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