The focus on the pig market shifts after Easter

Pig prices have been unchanged for a few weeks now. This also characterizes the situation in the market, which is in balance. According to insiders, the pig supply in our country is neither ample nor tight, although the slaughter figures from last week are missing. The loss of a slaughter day at Easter can easily be absorbed. In Germany, where there is no slaughter on Good Friday either, this gives the tight supply an opportunity to improve somewhat. This is a good thing for the slaughterhouses there, as they have been confronted with a shortage of pigs for months.

Mixed signals 
There are mixed signals from the meat market. Some parties are negative and claim that pig prices should be lowered. Other parties are less critical. In recent weeks, only the luxury parts have become more expensive, such as the tenderloins. However, this was not enough to stimulate the living market. The focus is now shifting to higher temperatures, which means the grilling season can start. Easter falls very early this year, which means that it will not coincide in 2024.

DCA Benchmark Price - Pigs
Based on the statements, the DCA Exchange Price remains unchanged as expected. This means that the quotation for slaughtered pigs remains the same at €2,12 per kilo. The price of live pigs remains at €1,68 per kilo.

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