The drastic decline in pig slaughter in Germany continues

There are no signs of a reversal of the sharp decline in pig slaughter in Germany. In October, production increased by more than 10 percent. less pork than in the same month last year. The latest data once again confirm the drastic decline in pork production in Germany as a result of the reduction of the domestic stock. According to data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), in October, about 3.80 million pigs were slaughtered in local slaughterhouses, which was 445,100 animals, i.e. 10.5 percent more than in October. less than in the same month last year. In September, the minus amounted to 10.3 percent, and in August to 7.1 percent, which further deepened the difference compared to the previous year. Pork production in October 2022 amounted to 363,700 tonnes, a decrease of 10.2 percent. compared to October 2021 Pork production declined sharply The balance sheet of the first ten months of 2022 looks not much better. According to statistics, a total of 39.13 million pigs ...