Pig Sales
CWLE Pig Sale 26.06.2026
A much larger yarding was penned today, driven mainly by increased numbers of sows and suckers. The sow market remained firm, with prices ranging from 70c to $1.36/kg, while boars sold consistently at 20c. Bacon numbers were reduced, and prices fell $10–$15 on last sale. Pork numbers were also smaller, though prices held firm compared with the previous market. A significantly larger yarding of predominantly light suckers saw prices lift $10–$15 per head.
CWLE Pig Sale 12.06.2026
A smaller yarding of sows and boars this sale saw sow prices lift by 10–15c, while boars held firm. Bacon numbers increased, with prices $10–$20 softer than last month. Pork numbers were similar to the previous sale, with prices improving by $5–$10 per head. Sucker numbers declined, and prices remained firm, particularly for the lighter types.
CWLE Pig Sale 29.05.2026
A much larger yarding of sows and boars this sale resulted in firm prices. Bacon pigs were too few to quote, while pork numbers remained steady compared with the previous sale. Prices again fell by $10 to $20 per head. Sucker numbers dropped sharply, though prices held firm on last sale
CWLE Pig Sale 15.05.2026
Sow numbers were lower this sale, though prices strengthened by 5c to 10c per kg. Boar numbers and prices held steady compared with the previous fortnight. Bacon numbers increased, but prices eased by $20 to $30. Pork numbers remained steady, with prices falling $10 to $20. Sucker numbers declined, and quality was also back, resulting in prices dropping $20 to $30 per head.
CWLE Pig Sale 1.05.2026
Sow numbers were steady compared with the previous sale, though prices eased by 50c to 60c. Boars held firm on the last fortnight’s rates, while a lighter yarding of bacon resulted in prices dropping $10 to $20. Pork numbers were also similar to the last sale but fell by $40 to $50 per head. Sucker numbers increased today, although they, too, were cheaper by $10 to $20 per head.
CWLE Pig Sale 17.04.2026
The first sale after a month-long break saw increased numbers across most categories, with sow prices lifting 20–30c/kg and boars holding firm at 10–30c/kg; bacon numbers rose but values remained steady, while improved quality in pork entries pushed prices $10–$20 per head higher, and suckers making up the bulk of the yarding saw the better-quality lines gain $10–$15 per head.
CWLE Pig Sale 20.03.2026
A similar number of sows and boars today across a plainer quality yarding saw prices for sows slip 30 - 40c/kg and boars drop 30-40c/kg. Bacon was $10 - $20 dearer on a reduced yarding. Pork numbers improved and prices improved $10 - $15. Sucker numbers remained the same, making up the majority of the yarding, with prices firm from last sale.
CWLE Pig Sale 6.03.2026
A much larger number of sows saw increased buyer competition and prices improved 20-30c/kg. Boars remained firm. Bacon numbers lifted this week $5-$10 per head. A much smaller offering of pork saw prices drop $20-$30 per head. Suckers again made up the majority of the market with one buyer absent, saw prices again slip $10-$15 per head.
CWLE Pig Sale 20.02.2026
A smaller yarding of sows this sale saw prices firm on last sale. Boars also remained firm. A very small yarding of bacon saw prices drop $10 - $20 per head on last sale. Pork were also in short supply with prices remaining firm. Suckers made up the majority of the yarding. Quality was mixed and prices slipped $10 - $20 per head.
CWLE Pig Sale 6.02.2026
Sow numbers increased this sale and prices lifted 10 - 20 c/kg. Bacon were too few to quote. Pork were also in short supply with prices dropping $40 - $50 per head, mainly due to quality. Suckers made up the majority of the yarding with prices remaining firm on last fortnight.
CWLE Pig Sale 23.01.2026
Only a small number of sows this sale, prices remained firm on last fortnight. Boars also remained firm. A smaller offering of bacon saw prices back $20-$30 per head. Pork numbers also smaller with prices improving on the better quality pigs by $40 - $50 per head. The majority of the market was made up of suckers with prices firm on last fortnight.
CWLE Pig Sale 9.01.2026
First sale for 2026 saw a reduced yarding of 326. Sow numbers increased this sale, with prices remaining firm on last year. A larger yarding of bacon saw prices improve $10 - @10. A much smaller yarding of pork saw prices drop $20 - $30. Sucker numbers remained firm but prices also slipped $10 - $15.
CWLE Pig Sale 12.12.2025
A light yarding of sows saw prices firm on last sale. Bacon was also in short supply, prices slipped $10-$20 per head. Pork numbers increased this sale but prices slipped $20 - $30 per head. Sucker numbers were similar to last saleand prices also slipped $5 - $10 per head, mainly on the lighter types.
CWLE Pig Sale 28.11.2025
A smaller yarding of sows today saw prices improve 10-20c/kg on last sale. Boars were firm. A very small yarding of bacon saw prices improve $20-$30/head. A smaller but good quality yarding of pork saw prices improve $60-$70/head. A much larger yarding of suckers mainly on the lighter side saw prices slip $20-40 /head.
