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Analysis piglet market

Second raise in a row for DCA BestPigletPrice

June 13, 2022 - Wouter Baan

Now that the pork market is starting to move upwards, the piglet market is once again somewhat friendlier and, according to the trade, a second price increase is ripe.

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The sale of piglets is easier, but not yet automatically, according to traders. There is a lack of convincing demand from fattening pig farmers who want to push ahead. The trade continues to point to the high feed costs that make it almost impossible to make a profit.

Feed prices appear to be leveling off in the coming months, but price relief is not imminent. The German export demand in particular is failing. The relatively high numbers going to Spain cannot compensate for this.

It is possible that the demand for piglets will improve further if the slaughterhouse quotations in the Netherlands and Germany (following the DCA Stock Price) also increase. The fact that Vion has increased by 3 cents is a good harbinger.

The supply of free piglets is limited, so the turning point is the market can act quickly. Although the pig price must seriously increase. It's not that far yet. Moreover, piglet prices at this time of year - historically - never make big strides. 

Better meat market 
The meat market is now turning better stories into price increases, according to the parts prices that DCA publishes weekly. Heavyweights in the carcass such as hams, ribs, middle and shoulders will increase in value this week and thus increase the value of the pig. Nice summer weather is also on the way, which can give meat sales a further boost.

Based on the statements, the DCA BestPigletPrice moves up by 50 cents for the second week in a row, bringing the quotation to €39,50 per piglet. The difference with the German VEZG piglet price, which has remained at €40, is therefore becoming smaller.  

Click here for an explanation of the DCA BestPigletPrice. 

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