Pork prices show signs of reaction in Brazil

According to the SAFRAS & Mercado Analyst, Allan Maia, the growth in demand from slaughterhouses is also positive, with them adjusting stocks for the end of the year, also assessing that the flow of meat is improving at this time. Consumption at the final end tends to be heated in the second half of the year, favored by the entry of the second installment of the thirteenth into the economy and by the festivities. “Apart from the final tip, the market tends to lose some liquidity, especially in the last working week of 2022”, says the analyst. For Allan, one point to be closely monitored is the pace of Brazilian exports, which may slow down over the next few weeks. China's pork chain prices are under pressure, which may lead them to act timidly on imports. The cost of production is still a concern for pig farmers, especially independent ones. A survey by SAFRAS & Mercado pointed out that the average price per kilogram of live pigs in the country increased 4.05% in the week, from R$ ...