€10.16/kg. A level never reached, a symbolic bar was crossed, in week 46, by the weighted average price of lambs at the slaughterhouse entry stage published by FranceAgriMer. The price has increased by more than one euro per kilo since August.
Read also: FCO: “In the future, we will run out of lambs! »
Sharp seasonal decline in lamb production
“A few weeks before the end-of-year holidays, the seasonal drop in production – more marked this year – is pushing prices upwards,” write Idele analysts. It must be said that the supply is limited. Slaughterings fell by 5% over the first 3 quarters compared to the same period last year, and even by 13% compared to the five-year average.
Read also: FCO: will France be able to import lamb meat that it does not produce?
Slaughterhouses under tension
“Slaughterers sometimes struggle to honor their orders from France due to lack of supply,” continues Idele.
“Slaughterers sometimes struggle to honor their orders regarding French origin”
The question of maintaining demand also raises questions in view of the prices reached. While the sector worked to rejuvenate its fans by adapting its offering, some consumers risk turning away from lamb meat.
France
