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30 April 2025
MLA analysts provide accurate and timely market information to the red meat industry through a range of resources. The information is sourced from the National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS), an independent market intelligence agency within MLA that collects and reports on livestock market data. This data includes slaughter statistics, wholesale meat prices, and skin and hide prices.

23 April 2025
The current average price difference between the Light Lamb Indicator and the Restocker Lamb Indicator eased by 2%, however the gap is continuing to widen, reaching -6% in the past two weeks. As a result, the Restocker Lamb Indicator price has risen to 735¢/kg carcase weight (cwt) while the Light Lamb Indicator remains at 690¢/kg cwt (as of 20 April 2025).

22 April 2025
Australia’s red meat sector has experienced significant market volatility in recent years. By adjusting for inflation using ABS Consumer Price Index data, it creates a better understanding of how cattle prices have moved over the past two decades.

24 April 2025
The cattle market has moved sideways across all indicators, with only the Dairy Cow and Restocker Heifer Indicators lifting notably. Cattle yardings dropped by 41,741 to 16,804 head.

28 March 2025
National steer prices have converged for the first time in months after a cyclone, widespread rainfall and long weekends have impacted regular seasonal programming.

16 April 2025
The cow market is experiencing increasing volatility, with basic market fundamentals likely causing the shifts rather than the 90CL imported price . The 90CL hit a new record as processors are short on supply due to weather conditions.

10 April 2025
The National Mutton Indicator has experienced its most dramatic weekly increase on record, rising to 529¢/kg carcase weight (cwt), with daily prices peaking at 551¢/kg cwt late last week.

07 November 2019
Goat prices improved slightly last week after four months of decline, but still 62% above year-ago levels.