Pork markets

All the latest industry data, analysis and insights from the Pork sector to help inform your business decisions.

Markets at a glance

Deadweight pig prices 

Pig pricesWeek endingPrice p/kgChange on weekChange on year
GB SPP 03 May 2025 205.95 +0.97 -4.82
GB SPP (UK spec) 03 May 2025 202.46 +0.95 -4.72
UK reference price grade E 26 Apr 2025 203.31 -0.52 -5.21
UK reference price grade S 26 Apr 2025 207.24 +0.40 -4.92
EU reference price grade E* 26 Apr 2025 174.47 +1.12 -13.37
EU reference price grade S* 26 Apr 2025 180.29 +0.40 -10.84

All prices are EU spec unless specified

Price calculation methodologies vary across EU nations in comparison to the UK

Source: AHDB, EU Commission

Pig production

Pig productionWeek endingCurrentChange on weekChange on year
GB estimated clean pig slaughterings (head)  03 May 2025 167,200 11,700 10,700
GB average carcase weight (kg) 03 May 2025 90.92 -0.43 +0.44
NI clean pig slaughterings (head) 26 Apr 2025 34,700 +1,900 -1,200

Source: AHDB, DAERA

Cross-sector analysis



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