Resumption of price increase for pork in northern Europe

Preparations for the Easter holidays are boosting trade and allowing supply markets in northern Europe to finally emerge from their lethargy after a month of systematically renewed prices. In Germany, the weakness of supply is particularly acute in certain regions and a resurgence in demand linked to the upcoming Easter holidays and more spring-like weather finally unbalanced the market and led to a rise of 5 cents in the official benchmark. Trade is more dynamic, particularly for the countries of Eastern and Central Europe for certain items such as ham traditionally served at the time of the Easter celebrations. The number of pigs slaughtered in Germany is stable, the fluidity in the farms is very good and the weights are falling. In Belgium, demand on the domestic market is still timid, but sales of half-carcasses to Eastern European countries are very satisfactory and allow price increases. In Austria the price of pork was re-evaluated by 5 cents in a context of supply 6% lower ...