Northern European pig markets are largely repeating their quotations this week. In Germany, slaughterhouses are maintaining a high level of activity, but sales outlets appear less dynamic given sufficient available supply. In Denmark, prices remain stable in a particularly quiet market. The lack of trading activity is not creating any pressure that could cause prices to change. In the Netherlands, Vion is also maintaining its quotation in a balanced market, where meat volumes available are finding little additional demand from slaughterhouses. Overall, the absence of pressure on either supply or demand is contributing to price stability.
Maximum further drop in the pig price at Plérin
On the French pig market in Plérin, downward pressure continued this week, with a further drop of 5 cents recorded on Thursday. Negotiations began directly at this lower level, as buyers held firm on their pricing positions, limiting the volume of transactions. Available volumes remain too high for demand. While slaughter rates remain relatively stable from one week to the next, carcass weights continue to rise, indicating an increasing supply of pigs on the market.
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Decline in the European sow herd
According to a study published by Rabobank, the sow herd in Europe declined by 1.5% in the first half of 2026. If this trend continues in the second half of the year, pork production could see the herd decline by 1 to 2% over the whole of 2027, with a positive impact on prices, the Dutch experts believe.
