Strong Start for Lamb as Prices Top £7/kg
Tight Lamb Supplies Drive Prices Above £7/kg
Tight lamb availability has pushed UK prices above £7/kg, delivering a strong start to the year for the lamb trade, according to market data reported by Farmers Weekly.
The GB deadweight Standard Quality Quotation (SQQ) reached 721p/kg in the first week of January, reflecting limited numbers coming forward and keen buyer interest following the Christmas period. Processors and buyers have been competing for supply, underpinning prices despite broader cost pressures across the supply chain.
The firm opening highlights ongoing structural tightness in the lamb sector, with lower throughput continuing to support values into early 2026. Market participants remain focused on availability rather than demand side weakness, suggesting prices are likely to stay well supported in the near term.
Source: Farmers Weekly | 13 January 2026
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