Market information

Register

Market information publications

MLA produces a wide range of market information to suit your needs, covering:

  • The latest news, analysis and information
  • Market analysis and forecasting
  • Livestock market reporting (NLRS)
  • Industry information and structure

Cattle and sheep industry projections 2008
The Cattle and sheep industry projections 2008 recently released by MLA, is for red meat industry participants interested in the prospects for the cattle and sheep industries over the next five years. 

Cattle industry projections 2007 mid-year update
The Cattle industry sheep projections mid-year update recently released by MLA, provides updated forecasts for supply and demand in both domestic and export markets and examines likely threats and opportunities facing the industry. Order a copy today by completing the Industry projections mid - year update order form (PDF, 32KB) Read the media release to find out about the updated forecasts for the Australian cattle industry.


Are you receiving your free market information publications?

MLA members can receive Meat & Livestock Weekly, Industry Overview and four NLRS saleyard and/or over-the-hooks reports per week free of charge by email.

To order publications:

Some data and reports are also available on the website. Use the links below to access online information.

MLA produces a wide range of market information to suit your needs, covering:

 

Publication

Description

Sample

Meat & Livestock Weekly

The very latest news, analysis and trends for domestic and key export markets, including information on buyer and competitor activity and trends.

Sample
(PDF, 260kb)

Industry Overview

Analysis of changes to livestock prices in Australia and the key domestic and international market drivers.

Sample
(PDF, 239kb)

LiveLink

News, market updates and analysis of the livestock export industry.

Sample
(PDF, 269kb)

Market Briefs

In-depth reports on developments in specific markets, including:
- Japan
- Korea
- North America (beef or lamb)
- Other markets and competitors
- Lotfeeding
- Co-products
- Australian retail and foodservice

 

Sample
(PDF, 405KB)

MLA lamb survey

In-depth analysis of results of the annual MLA lamb producer survey, including the number of producers, ewes mated, lambs marked and lambs to turned off for the coming season, by Merino, first cross and second cross categories.

Sample
(PDF, 686kb)

Australian Cattle & Sheep Industry Projections

A must-have for red meat industry participants interested in the prospects for the cattle and sheep industries over the next five years. Provides forecasts for supply and demand in both domestic and export markets, and examines likely threats and opportunities facing the industry.

Sample not available

Statistical Review

Key livestock and meat statistics for Australia and other major red meat producing and trading countries.

 Sample not available

Industry Insights

Comprehensive outline (using graphs) of the structure of the Australian red meat industry from farm gate to plate. Includes information on individual sectors and major competitors, and is produced every three to five years.

 Sample not available

MLA NLRS REPORTS

   

Weekly livestock indicators
(cattle or sheep)

The latest price indicators for each state. All indicators are seven-day rolling averages derived from NLRS reported saleyards, and include the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator, trade cattle, Japan ox, manufacturing cow, feeder steer, trade and export lamb, mutton and ewe.

Sample (PDF, 34kb)

Daily livestock indicators

The latest price indicators (as above) for the eastern states.

Sample 
(PDF, 27kb)

Individual saleyard reports  - Cattle or Sheep

Detailed reporting (including commentary on trends) of prices and yardings for individual stock categories sold at major cattle and sheep sales.

Sample 
(PDF, 48kb)

Over-the-hooks reports
- individual states  -
CattleSheep, Goats or Pigs

The latest OTH rates, generated each Monday from information sourced directly from processors, agents and producers.

Sample 
(PDF, 38kb)

Slaughter reports
- eastern states
(all species)

Combines slaughter totals for cattle, sheep, lambs, pigs, goats and deer, generated each Monday from data collected from registered abattoirs in each state.

Sample 
(PDF, 34kb
)

Feeder cattle report

The latest rates for sales directly to lot feeders, generated each Monday from information sourced from lot feeders, agents, alliance groups and producers.

Sample 
(PDF, 33kb)

State summaries   - Cattle or Sheep

General overview of price trends, indicators and major influences on all markets in individual states over the past week, produced for cattle or sheep.

Sample 
(PDF, 37kb)

Hide report
(eastern states)

General weekly overview of price trends for green brine cured and wet blue hides.

Sample 
(PDF, 32kb)

Skin report
(eastern states)

Weekly skin prices for lambs and sheep including Merino prices, rates for new season lambskins and crossbred skins of varying weight classes.

Sample 
(PDF, 21kb)

Sydney wholesale report

The latest prices for carcase, broken and carton sales directly from Sydney wholesalers, for beef, lamb and pork.

Sample 
(PDF, 190kb)

More information

Download Adobe Acrobat