In the first half of 2021, Denmark experienced a notable increase in pig slaughter numbers, with a total of 9.16 million pigs slaughtered, marking a 7.9 percent increase compared to the same period in 2020. This surge is primarily attributed to the growth in the Danish pig population, which hit its highest level since 2007 at 13.27 million in July. Despite the challenges presented by high feed costs and lower producer prices, the sow herd in Denmark grew by 2 percent in July, indicating a sustained growth in the country's pig production. Concurrently, piglet exports have seen a decline, particularly in the 15 to 50 kilo weight range, by 5.9 percent, contributing to a overall decrease in pork production.