Pork production in the EU has increased again

Published 2024년 7월 26일

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Eurostat's latest data reveals a 2.0% increase in pig slaughter in the EU from January to April 2024 compared to the same period last year, leading to a 3.7% rise in pork production, totaling 6.95 million tons. Eastern European countries like Croatia, Bulgaria, Poland, and Hungary saw significant increases in slaughter rates, while major producers such as Spain, Germany, France, Italy, and Belgium also reported growth. Denmark noted an increase in slaughter weight despite fewer pigs being slaughtered. In contrast, smaller member states like Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Greece saw declines in pork production, with Greece experiencing the largest drop at 18.4%.

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More pig slaughter The latest data from the European Union Statistical Office (Eurostat) show an increase in pig slaughter by 2.0%. in the period from January to April 2024 compared to the same period last year. In the first four months of this year, 74.85 million pigs were slaughtered in EU member states. Slaughter weights were much higher, which resulted in an increase in the amount of pork produced by 3.7%. up to 6.95 million tons. Stronger growth in Eastern Europe Particularly strong increases in slaughter were recorded in Croatia (+12.8%), Bulgaria (+12.7%), Poland (+10.9%) and Hungary (+10.3%). An increase in pork production was also recorded in the main pork-producing countries. In Spain the increase was 2.8 percent, in Germany 2.9 percent and in France 3.1 percent. In Italy, the volume of slaughter increased by 3.2% and in Belgium by 5.3%. The slaughter weight of pigs in Denmark has increased significantly The Netherlands and Denmark saw increases of 2.8% each. ...

Source: Farmer.pl