In week 37, ending on 13 September 2026, the price slaughter-entry price for the lamb French remains steady from one week to the next at 9,01 euros per kilo. It is also 0,32 euro per kilo above its level of 2025. There is a difference of more than one euro between the north and south of France, with a higher price in the South.
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Due to very high temperatures, many lambs were brought into the sheepfold earlier and finished on concentrates. This made them arrive on the market earlier, at a time when consumption is low. The drought led to the animals being fed in certain areas and, combined with water shortages, the early descent from summer pastures.
