The second week of AuctionsPlus commercial sheep and lamb sales for 2022 registered an increase in supply, with a total offering of 84,104 head - up 107% from last week and 27% higher than the corresponding week in 2021.
AuctionsPlus weekly sheep and lamb sales for the first week of 2022 hit the ground running, with a total of 40,567 head offered - 73% higher than the corresponding week in 2021.
The final AuctionsPlus commercial sheep and lamb sales for 2021 registered a 22% jump in weekly listings, as a pre-Christmas flush had 151,122 head offered.
AuctionsPlus sheep and lamb listings increased by 23% this week, to total 123,378 head. NSW had the largest increase in lambs offered this week, particularly for crossbred and Merino wether lambs.
AuctionsPlus sheep and lamb numbers totalled 100,259 head this week – back 22% from last week and 58% lower than the same week in 2020, as the very wet November continues to impact logistics and finish.
Despite widespread heavy rainfall across much of the eastern states this week, AuctionsPlus sheep and lamb listings increased by 26%, to total 127,791 head.
With big rain experienced across much of the eastern seaboard over the past week, AuctionsPlus sheep and lamb numbers dropped 30% week-on-week, to total 101,379 head.
It was a largely softer sheep and lamb market across AuctionsPlus commercial sales this week, despite a 6% reduction in overall numbers, with most of the joined ewe categories easing.
