Sheep Price in India Rises 6.4% to USD 1,019/tonne
Sheep prices in India climbed 6.4% over the month to USD 1,019/tonne as of 2026-09-01, though the year-on-year gain stands at 43.8%.
Sheep prices in India stood at USD 1,019/tonne as of 2026-09-01, up 6.4% from USD 957.92/tonne on 2026-08-01. The week change and month change are both 6.4%, measured from the same August baseline. Compared with USD 1,021/tonne on 2026-06-01, the price is down 0.2% for the quarter. Year on year, the price has risen 43.8% from USD 708.58/tonne on 2025-09-01.
The 52-week high of USD 1,496/tonne was recorded on 2026-04-01, while the 52-week low of USD 657.04/tonne was reached on 2025-10-01.
Several developments bear on supply. On 2026-07-29, The Financial Express reported that India eliminated its 30% import tariff on New Zealand sheep meat through a new free trade agreement. On 2026-09-02, Rural Voice reported that Lumpy Skin Disease outbreaks have prompted local authorities to order the closure of weekly livestock markets.
Flooding has also affected livestock. On 2026-08-31, The Times of India reported that rising floodwaters in the Ganga necessitated the emergency rescue of over 2,000 sheep in Ghazipur.