Cattle purchase prices in Poland: Unexpected changes in heifer prices

Published 2024년 5월 10일

Tridge summary

In recent weeks, the market has seen a shift in cattle pricing, with bulls now priced higher than heifers, a trend that has persisted for an extended period. As of the 19th week of 2024, the highest prices were recorded for bulls in class R and O, reaching PLN 20.50 and PLN 19.80 per kilogram, respectively, with live weight bulls maxing out at PLN 11.70 per kilogram. In contrast, heifers in the same classes were priced slightly lower, at PLN 20.50 and PLN 19.50 per kilogram for post-slaughter and live weight, respectively. Cow prices have also seen a slight increase, levelling out at PLN 17.00 and PLN 8.00 per kilogram for post-slaughter and live weight respectively, making cows the least expensive category among the purchased cattle.
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Original content

For many months, heifer purchase prices have exceeded the rates offered for bulls, making heifers the most expensive category of purchased cattle. However, recently introduced corrections have resulted in bulls being at the top of price lists in many plants. In the 19th week of 2024, in the surveyed plants, the purchase prices for bulls in class R amounted to a maximum of PLN 20.50/kg (an average of PLN 19.86/kg), while in class O the upper rate is PLN 19.80/kg (an average of 19 .34 PLN/kg). Bulls purchased for live weight reach a maximum price of PLN 11.70/kg (average PLN 11.23). Heifer prices lagged Prices offered for post-slaughter heifers in class R are currently at PLN 20.50/kg (on average PLN 19.87/kg, i.e. 13 cents cheaper), and in class O at PLN 19.50/kg (on average PLN 19. 00 PLN/kg – 11 groszy cheaper). Producers can currently receive up to PLN 11.00/kg (average PLN 10.40/kg) for heifers sold by live weight. Cow prices stable Cow prices have increased ...
Source: Farmer.pl

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