Brazil: The Pork market maintains stability with a balanced supply

The pork market registered stability throughout the week, with consistent prices for both the live kilo and the main wholesale cuts. According to an analysis by Allan Maia, a specialist at Safras & Mercado, negotiations proceeded normally, supported by a balanced offer that supported firm prices. Although slaughterhouses are cautious due to the expectation of a slowdown in final consumption and adjustments between wholesale and retail, pig farmers plan to maintain an adjusted supply of animals in the coming days, which should favor price stability. The positive outlook comes from the favorable exchange rate, with the dollar close to R$5.44, which makes Brazilian pork more competitive on the international market. According to a survey by Safras & Mercado, the average price per kilo of live pigs in the country increased by 0.71% in the week, reaching R$6.32. Wholesale ham cuts rose to R$11.42, an increase of 2.63%, while carcasses increased by 1.71%, reaching R$10.40. In São Paulo, ...