EU pig prices continue to see pressure

EU deadweight pig prices have continued to see price pressure over the past four-week period, with the average for the week ending Nov. 13 sitting at 172.81p/kg (€197.62/100kg), according to a recent AHDB report. Average prices across key producing countries for the most recent four-week period have all declined, with the exception of the UK, which has held over the period. The largest declines have been seen across Germany and Poland, down 12.72p/kg and 11.08p/kg respectively. Denmark saw the smallest decline, with prices dipping only 1.68p/kg. Continental prices remained at a discount to the UK price through the four weeks, although movements in sterling continue to affect EU prices. In the week to the Nov. 13, the discount ranged between 23p/kg and 51p/kg. Please treat comparisons with caution as references prices are ‘gross prices’, AHDB said. In ...