According to the Midan Marketing Quarterly Retail Report, the most recent reports indicate that demand for lamb in US supermarkets has experienced strong growth.
Key Data for the Second Quarter of 2025 (April-June) Compared to the Same Period in 2024
- Value Sales: Up 17.7%
- Volume Sales: Up 12.5%
Recent Annual Trends
Over the past year, both total sales value and the quantity of lamb sold have increased significantly:
- Value: Up 10.9%
- Volume: Up 11.2%
Performance by Region and Cut
- All major regions of the country showed growth in value and volume, and were above the historical average for the past five years.
- Cities such as Houston and Denver led the increase in sales value, with increases of 27% each.
- San Francisco saw a nearly 30% increase in sales volume.
- Virtually all lamb cuts (chops, ground beef, etc.) showed double-digit increases in both quantity sold and value.
American Lamb
Exclusive sales of U.S.-produced lamb also benefited from the overall boost:
- Value: +16.5%
- Quantity: +15.3%
Cuts such as ground lamb, blade chops, and loin chops were among the fastest-growing in both parameters.
Domestic lamb and yearling lamb production was also up 7.7% year-over-year.
Inflation and Prices
Although consumers are carefully evaluating their food options, inflation has played a significant role:
The average price of lamb in the U.S. rose from $8.03 per pound to $8.40 per pound in the last year, representing a 4.6% increase. Despite this price increase, volume growth suggests that demand remains strong.
Additional Recent Data
In addition to the above, other data is available that may help provide context:
- U.S. sheep and lamb inventory as of January 1, 2025: a total of 5.05 million head, virtually unchanged from the previous year. downloads.usda.library.cornell.edu
- The proportion of breeding ewes is slightly higher than the previous year, which may indicate some gradual expansion capacity in the sector. downloads.usda.library.cornell.edu
- USDA Economics Research Service forecasts indicate that lamb prices rose sharply in June and July 2025, raising price expectations for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026.
Source: American Lamb Board
