The Plérin pig market is again seeing its quotation fall by 6 cents this week. Pig farmers are concerned to see the quotation fall week after week as animal feed costs rise. Negotiations remain tense: on one side, producers are trying to preserve increasingly narrow margins; on the other, buyers are taking advantage of abundant supply and sluggish outlets to maintain strong pressure on meat prices. Carcass weights continue to rise every week.
Stable pig prices in Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark
Northern European pig markets are generally keeping their quotations unchanged this week. In Germany, the situation remains mixed across regions, with varying balances between supply and demand. Some areas have greater availability, while others benefit from slightly stronger buying activity. This uneven picture is not enough to generate an upward trend nationwide, leading to the quotation remaining at the previous week's level.
In the Netherlands, the market continues along the same trend as in recent weeks. Available pig volumes remain high, while demand from slaughterhouses and industry operators remains limited.
The Danish pork market is following the trend observed in neighboring European countries. After the quotation rose last week to bring it back in line with other markets, prices are stabilizing. Demand remains insufficient to support a further price increase. This abundant supply, combined with outlets that remain subdued, is leading to stable prices.
The pork quotation in Spain falls again
The Spanish pork market continues to decline by a few cents this week, amid persistently insufficient demand.
Overall, the European market balance remains fragile, with supply continuing to weigh on quotations despite no further decline this week.
