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Shrinking livestock numbers cause tariffs at Rendac to rise further
For the second consecutive year, Rendac is raising its carcass disposal rates. This is due to the 2024 deficit and the expected decline in supply. The net cost per animal is increasing by 20%. Rendac's annual rates are determined in consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture.
The rates for collecting, processing, and destroying carcasses consist of two components: the rate per animal and the rate per stop. Both will increase in the new year. The rate per animal is made up of three components: processing costs, (sales) proceeds from finished products, and the final cost settlement.
Expected supply down
This rate will increase in 2026 primarily due to a combination of declining volumes and the settlement of the deficit incurred in 2024. This deficit significantly negatively impacts the rate per animal and is the cause of the overall increase. The absolute processing costs will remain stable, despite inflation.
Rendac expects the supply of carcasses to decline by 8% in 2026, resulting in a 20% increase in average processing costs per animal per ton. In 2025, the disposal of a pig, beef, or calf cost €5,10, €41,82, and €6,53, respectively, excluding VAT. This represented a price increase of no less than 130%.
Stop rates
Due to the expected decrease in the number of stops, the regular rate will increase from €28,41 to €30,87 per stop. The rate for scheduled stops will increase from €24,30 to €26,76.
Revenue from the sale of animal meal, fat, and hides fluctuates significantly. Nevertheless, slightly higher prices for animal meal and fat are expected in 2026.
Wouter Job
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