The average pig price in Mercolleida for 2022 was 1.515 euros/Kg/live, marking a significant 20.9% increase from the previous year and the highest on record. This surge was attributed to various factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, foot-and-mouth disease in Germany, reduced Chinese imports, and the war in Ukraine, which led to increased costs. The price fluctuated throughout the year, with more weeks of increase than decrease. The base price of the sow and suckling pig also saw substantial hikes. These trends are expected to continue into 2023, with prices starting higher than in the previous year.