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Balclutha saleyard cattle prices & results

Compare the latest tracked cattle sale with recent class and weight-band evidence.

Otago· Latest tracked result 18 Aug 2026 · 52 sales tracked
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Yard location

Balclutha Saleyards

178 Owaka Highway, Finegand, Balclutha, 9271
Latest reported Store sale avg$5.18/kg18 Aug 2026
Cattle sold19,530in available data
Sales tracked52public results
Latest sale18 Aug 2026441 head
Reported cattle classes

Latest sale averages by class

Each class uses its own latest qualifying sale and displays the actual sale date.

Store cattle
$5.18/kg
Latest reported store cattle sale average
Head
441
Lots
60
Approx. sale value
$767,020
Steers
$5.19/kg
Latest reported steers sale average
Head
176
Lots
22
Approx. sale value
$301,510
Heifers
$5.19/kg
Latest reported heifers sale average
Head
257
Lots
34
Approx. sale value
$455,150
Bulls
$4.79/kg
Latest reported bulls sale average
Head
6
Lots
3
Approx. sale value
$8,720
Weaners
$2.98/kg
Latest reported weaners sale average
Head
2
Lots
1
Approx. sale value
$1,640
Prime
$5.01/kg
Latest reported prime sale average
Head
32
Lots
9
Approx. sale value
$89,030
Cows
$4.16/kg
Latest reported cows sale average
Head
1
Lots
1
Approx. sale value
$3,060
Results are shown by class. Dates can differ when classes were last reported at different sales.

Average price trend for Balclutha Saleyards

Verified Store lot $/kg liveweight by sale, oldest to most recent.
$5.18/kg▼ 5.5%
$3.75$4.50$5.25$6.00$6.7518 Mar 202629 Apr 20262 Jun 202618 Aug 2026
Sale evidence

Recent cattle results

Latest reported class lines, grouped by sale date.

14 reported lines
Angus X Heifers $5.05/kgavg / kg liveweight 22head sold $1,950avg / head
Hereford X Steers $5.06/kgavg / kg liveweight 21head sold $2,280avg / head
Hereford X Steers $4.89/kgavg / kg liveweight 18head sold $1,980avg / head
Speckle Park X Steers $4.79/kgavg / kg liveweight 18head sold $1,940avg / head
Hereford Heifers $5.08/kgavg / kg liveweight 18head sold $1,960avg / head
Angus Heifers $5.08/kgavg / kg liveweight 17head sold $2,220avg / head
Angus Heifers $5.95/kgavg / kg liveweight 14head sold $1,360avg / head
Angus Heifers $6.00/kgavg / kg liveweight 14head sold $1,340avg / head
Angus X Heifers $5.34/kgavg / kg liveweight 13head sold $2,590avg / head
Angus Heifers $6.04/kgavg / kg liveweight 13head sold $1,140avg / head
Shorthorn X Steers $5.02/kgavg / kg liveweight 12head sold $1,900avg / head
Hereford X Heifers $5.23/kgavg / kg liveweight 12head sold $2,400avg / head
Friesian Heifers $4.43/kgavg / kg liveweight 11head sold $1,720avg / head
Angus X Steers $4.85/kgavg / kg liveweight 10head sold $1,980avg / head
Class comparison

Class averages

Heifers

$5.19/kg
Head sold
257
Sales tracked
1

Steers

$5.19/kg
Head sold
176
Sales tracked
1

Bulls

$4.79/kg
Head sold
6
Sales tracked
1

Weaners

$2.98/kg
Head sold
2
Sales tracked
1
Weight comparison

Price by weight band

Reported weight ranges, ordered lightest to heaviest.

0-199 kg kgSteers
$4.73/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$822
Volume794
200-299 kg kgSteers
$4.74/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,178
Volume3,563
200-299 kg kgHeifers
$4.83/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,186
Volume1,563
200-299 kg kgBulls
$3.87/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$973
Volume1,051
300-399 kg kgSteers
$4.26/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,505
Volume2,775
300-399 kg kgHeifers
$4.12/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,465
Volume1,833
400-499 kg kgSteers
$4.32/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,909
Volume2,333
400-499 kg kgHeifers
$4.25/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,845
Volume1,489
Farmer context

The latest qualifying Store sale at Balclutha is dated 18 Aug 2026, with $5.18/kg liveweight across 441 head. The available verified history covers 52 sales and 19,530 cattle. Recent reported Store classes include Heifers, Steers, and Bulls.

Public results are indicative and may not include every lot sold. Use them as market context, then adjust for breed, weight, quality, condition and timing.