Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for live sheep.
Live Sheep Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$3,299 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
LowPrevious 12 months
The latest value is below the typical range of $4,497–$5,653 USD/t.
Live Sheep Price History
Live Sheep Prices by Country
Live sheep export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5,162 Jul 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Chile | $5,162 Jul 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Georgia | $3,241 Jul 1, 2026 | -4.8% |
| United States | $5,162 Jul 1, 2026 | -0.1% |
| Australia | $5,162 Jun 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Switzerland | $6,881 Jun 1, 2026 | -89% |
| Germany | $5,008 Jun 1, 2026 | +46% |
| United Kingdom | $4,455 Jun 1, 2026 | -42% |
| Greece | $4,182 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Hungary | $6,446 Jun 1, 2026 | +8.9% |
| India | $5,162 Jun 1, 2026 | -0.1% |
| Ireland | $6,941 Jun 1, 2026 | +19% |
| Moldova | $2,351 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Malaysia | $5,162 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Netherlands | $6,083 Jun 1, 2026 | +18% |
| Poland | $5,956 Jun 1, 2026 | +2.6% |
| Portugal | $7,143 Jun 1, 2026 | +7.5% |
| Serbia | $4,013 Jun 1, 2026 | -20% |
| Armenia | $2,599 May 1, 2026 | -39% |
| Belgium | $7,568 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Egypt | $5,162 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Spain | $6,189 May 1, 2026 | +21% |
| Croatia | $2,809 May 1, 2026 | +214% |
| Italy | $12,731 May 1, 2026 | +34% |
| Romania | $5,719 May 1, 2026 | +27% |
| Slovakia | $5,703 May 1, 2026 | +87% |
| South Africa | $5,162 May 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Angola | $597 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Kazakhstan | $887 Apr 1, 2026 | -19% |
| New Zealand | $5,162 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Saudi Arabia | $5,564 Apr 1, 2026 | +26% |
| Ghana | $778 Mar 1, 2026 | -3.8% |
| Czechia | $3,385 Jan 1, 2026 | -19% |
| North Macedonia | $2,348 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $7,124 Dec 1, 2025 | +21% |
| Latvia | $5,372 Dec 1, 2025 | -23% |
| Estonia | $3,165 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Kyrgyzstan | $814 Nov 1, 2025 | -36% |
| Lithuania | $2,744 Nov 1, 2025 | +55% |
| Paraguay | $5,925 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ukraine | $1,100 Sep 1, 2025 | -14% |
| Andorra | $2,039 Jul 1, 2025 | +14% |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $1,756 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $5,162 May 1, 2025 | -4.1% |
| Sweden | $31,197 May 1, 2025 | +504% |
| Bulgaria | $11,384 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Denmark | $3,734 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $1,666 Jan 1, 2025 | -20% |
| Burkina Faso | $1,368 Dec 1, 2024 | -46% |
| Kuwait | $4,500 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Türkiye | $2,261 Dec 1, 2024 | +8.2% |
| China | $5,634 Nov 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Barbados | $12,422 Sep 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Tanzania | $1,203 Dec 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Brazil | $21,806 Nov 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Kenya | $1,785 Oct 1, 2023 | +3.9% |
| Luxembourg | $1,165 Oct 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Madagascar | $2,481 Sep 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Uruguay | $1,513 Aug 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Togo | $165 Jun 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Cyprus | $1,546 May 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Uzbekistan | $3,256 Jan 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Austria | $5,534 Dec 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Jordan | $3,057 Dec 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $3,460 Sep 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Indonesia | $4,547 Apr 1, 2022 | +5.7% |
| Lesotho | $2,539 Dec 1, 2021 | +90% |
| Russia | $651 Dec 1, 2021 | -8.9% |
| Finland | $6,783 Nov 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Mongolia | $768 Nov 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Montenegro | $2,826 Oct 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Rwanda | $1,041 Oct 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Uganda | $1,286 Oct 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Japan | $2,940 Mar 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Nigeria | $1,707 Jan 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| United Arab Emirates | $3,299 Dec 1, 2019 | -13% |
| Pakistan | $2,800 Dec 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Belarus | $9,603 Oct 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Botswana | $744 May 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Ethiopia | $2,210 Dec 1, 2018 | -9.4% |
| Sudan | $20,054 Dec 1, 2018 | +25% |
| Myanmar | $2,722 Oct 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| State of Palestine | $2,722 Jul 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Slovenia | $3,677 Mar 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Israel | $2,722 Jan 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Azerbaijan | $9,968 May 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Bahrain | $4,433 Dec 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Argentina | $7,901 Apr 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Niger | $1,208 Feb 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Malta | $2,640 Oct 1, 2014 | Not reported |
| Qatar | $2,673 Sep 1, 2014 | Not reported |
| Malawi | $14,469 May 1, 2014 | Not reported |
| Cameroon | $421 Dec 1, 2013 | -92% |
| Norway | $9,321 Oct 1, 2013 | Not reported |
| Peru | $10,569 Apr 1, 2013 | Not reported |
| Mali | $2,000 Dec 1, 2012 | +14% |
| Algeria | $7,397 Oct 1, 2012 | Not reported |
| Nicaragua | $629 Dec 1, 2010 | Not reported |
| Iran | $2,430 Mar 1, 2010 | Not reported |
| Singapore | $215,529 Mar 1, 2010 | Not reported |
What shapes live sheep prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Live Sheep Price Questions
- What defines a live sheep as a commodity?
- Live sheep are classified as the animal itself, not processed meat, and are identified under HS code 010410 as "Sheep; live".
- What are the typical handling requirements for live sheep during transport?
- Live sheep should be transported in well‑ventilated, secure containers with access to water and minimal stress to maintain animal welfare.
- How should live sheep be stored before sale?
- Live sheep are kept on suitable grazing or holding facilities with adequate shelter, feed, and water until they are moved to market.