Analysis Pigs
Piglet price slows down in heated market
After six weeks of sometimes significant price increases, the DCA BestPigletPrice leveled off at a record level of €80 per piglet. With Easter approaching, sales opportunities are slightly smaller than in recent weeks.
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The stabilization will be a great relief for many fattening pig farmers and traders, because the high piglet prices are sometimes difficult to digest. There are also traders who would have preferred to see an increase this week in order to stay ahead of the runaway surcharges (sometimes 40% or more).
However, based on the statements, the rating does not increase further. For a number of contributors, the fact that Easter is close and there will be temporarily fewer sales options from next week also plays a role. In addition, Spanish demand is described by some as less strong, although they are nevertheless willing to pay prices up to €120 per piglet. All in all, the market is still described as heated.
The leveling off of piglet prices is not an isolated phenomenon. The German VEZG quotation has also been stable for a few weeks at €85 per piglet. The surcharges on this quotation range from €10 to €15, according to the rumors.
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