Q3 American Lamb Volume Sales Outpaced Imports

According to the latest American Lamb Board quarterly retail report (based on retail scanner data from Circana), total lamb dollar sales for Q3 2025 (of domestic and imported lamb) increased significantly (7.9%) compared to Q3 2024, while volume sales declined by 4.8 percent. Lamb prices account for the disparity between dollar and volume sales, as lamb prices increased 13.3 percent over the last year.

Looking at the sales data for retailers that only sell American Lamb, domestic volume sales grew in the third quarter of 2025. American Lamb Sales from July through September saw a 9.2 percent increase in dollar sales and a 4.1 percent rise in volume compared to the same time last year. (p10)

Performance of American Lamb sales over the past 52 weeks was impressive, with dollar sales increasing by 12.2 percent and tonnage rising by 11 percent. Primary drivers, as expected, were ground lamb and loin chops. The volume of domestic ground lamb grew by 19.2 percent while loin chops saw an increase of 31.3 percent (p10).

“It’s great to see American Lamb sales growing as consumer interest in cooking at home and exploring new cuisines continues to grow,” says ALB Chairman Jeff Ebert.

Imported Lamb Prices Rising Faster

Overall, lamb prices are rising for both domestic and imported products, with import prices rising faster. (p10) The report indicates that imported lamb is clearly driving the rise in overall price, comparing a 14 percent overall increase in lamb prices with a 4.9 percent increase in domestic lamb prices. (p7)

Although the 2025 figures indicate a significant price swing, examining the five-year historical trend provides useful context. Compared to the five-year average, dollar sales have risen by 10.8 percent, while volume sales have increased even more, up 13.4 percent. (p7)

Contact the American Lamb Board to view the full report.

Source: ALB