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Table 1. Deadweight pig prices (p/kg)
| Pig prices | Week ending | Price p/kg | Change on week | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB SPP | 21 Feb 2026 | 186.55 | -1.48 | -17.35 |
| GB SPP (UK spec) | 21 Feb 2026 | 183.51 | -1.46 | -16.96 |
| UK reference price grade E | 14 Feb 2026 | 187.64 | -1.60 | -13.64 |
| UK reference price grade S | 14 Feb 2026 | 192.73 | -1.66 | -12.04 |
| EU reference price grade E* | 14 Feb 2026 | 128.96 | +1.02 | -21.41 |
| EU reference price grade S* | 14 Feb 2026 | 127.20 | +0.86 | -28.38 |
All prices are EU spec unless specified
*Price calculation methodologies vary across EU nations in comparison to the UK
Source: AHDB, EU Commission
Table 2. Pig production data
| Pig production | Week ending | Current | Change on week | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB estimated clean pig slaughterings (head) | 21 Feb 2026 | 169,200 | 6,500 | 5,200 |
| GB average carcase weight (kg) | 21 Feb 2026 | 95.24 | -0.04 | +3.83 |
| NI clean pig slaughterings (head) | 21 Feb 2026 | 39,100 | +100 | -3,200 |
Source: AHDB, DAERA
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