Pig prices surrounded by flat landscape

There are more than enough pigs throughout Europe, mainly due to the growing pig populations in Denmark and Spain. German slaughterhouses are also easily overstocked. The slightly lower supply of live animals from the Netherlands doesn't seem to be making a difference there at the moment.

The advantage for Dutch slaughterhouses is that lower exports offset the decline in domestic livestock numbers. Therefore, there's no shortage here. Pigs are, however, in high demand. Traders are generally all keeping up with deliveries. This is also reflected in the average slaughter weight, which is showing a downward trend and is now below 99 kilos. This time of year, however, often sees an upward trend.

Meat prices equal
A price-supporting factor from the meat market is that German slaughterhouses can once again export pork to South Korea. This has been impossible since January when foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was detected. In 2024, an average of around 4.000 tons were exported there monthly, primarily pork bellies. In the European meat market, the chain is working towards the holiday season. Hams are in higher demand as a result, but this has not yet led to higher prices for parts, according to the weekly data. mutations of DCA. Generally speaking, buyers aren't rushing to buy yet. The fear of missing out isn't so prevalent. 

DCA Benchmark Price - Pigs
An unchanged pig price is the maximum achievable for now. The DCA Exchange Price 2.0 remains unchanged at €1,62 per kilo for slaughtered pigs. The price for live pigs continues to move sideways at €1,25 per kilo.

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