EU pig prices in three charts

Prices of all categories of pigs are rallying strongly in the EU, from weaners to sows, perhaps starting to bring the idea of relief to pig producers across the bloc. Finished pig numbers are tighter, and prices for them are rising rapidly. At the same time the European Commission is launching a private storage aid scheme to clear supplies of pork from the market.

However, prices are still some way short of the cost of production in most cases, and so very many producers will still be facing negative returns and cashflow problems. This follows the rapid and sustained increase in input costs, not least feed. It’s worth remembering that costs were already high and rising, even before Russia invaded Ukraine.

For more detailed data on EU pig prices click here.

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