Sheep: lambs have moved between descents and repetitions in Spanish markets

Sheep prices have fluctuated between declines and repetitions in the main auctions and national markets. Supply is short, but sufficient to meet demand. Sales are slow, due to moderate demand in the Horeca sector and in butcher shops. In addition, exports, both to Europe and to Arab countries, adjust prices to close operations. Commentary on the Lonja de Binéfar sheep market We are in the final stretch of the month of July, a complex month and worse than expected. At least, with fewer sales than other years in inland or mountain areas. Now the arrival of August is expected and perhaps a slight improvement. The national market is going slowly, but this does not surprise anyone. Exporting to Europe is complicated, we have a lot of competition from English or Romanian grass-fed lamb, with worse quality but lower price, according to canvas sources. And the price is very important in purchases. For this reason, operators compete with better quality but also with a drop in price, hence ...