Inside Pigs
Trade argues for higher piglet price
In itself, the piglet hands run smoothly and that justifies a plus for the DCA BestPigletPrice. In the background there are tensions and uncertainties.
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The pig trade has been in the grip of African swine fever (ASF) for some time now. As long as the virus does not cross the Polish/German border, the consequences remain somewhat at bay. In addition to AVP, it is increasingly being discussed the Corona virus that China currently has in its grasp. This creates tension on the financial and raw materials markets.
Pig exports may also be affected, as China is by far the largest importer of pork. There are no hard indications of this, but it nevertheless causes tensions in the pig chain.
Smooth sales
For the time being, the uncertainty is not putting a brake on piglet sales. The supply is described as tight. Spain is increasingly asking for piglets. In weeks 2 and 3, the export figure easily exceeded the 20.000 mark and that can be seen as a strong signal. Domestic and German sales are also progressing positively. The German piglet quotations are also easily holding up this week at a record level of €71.
Although opinions differ as to whether or not to increase, the Dutch pig trade as a whole opts for an increase in the DCA BestPigletPrice. The quotation therefore increases by €1 to €63 per piglet.