Structural supply constraints reshape the sheep market

Manuelle Iamakami Peguini Data and Price Analyst · Dairy · Published Jul 24, 2026
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Europe's sheep market is entering a period of tighter structural supply as production continues to decline while demand remains relatively resilient. At the same time, Europe's growing reliance on imports comes as key suppliers such as the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia are also facing supply constraints, reinforcing historically high prices and increasing the market's exposure to global trade dynamics.

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