United Kingdom: Production cost decreases in the 3rd quarter

These estimates use performance data for breeding and finishing pig operations. They indicate that the total economic cost of production for the 3rd quarter of 2025 is estimated at 192p/kg (2.17€/kg) of dead weight, with margins per slaughtered pig estimated at 13.27£ (15.00€) per head and 15p/kg (0.17€/kg) of dead weight. The estimated production cost decreased by 5p (0.055€) compared to the 2nd quarter of 2025, when the estimated production cost was 197p/kg (2.23€/kg). Feed costs decreased this quarter and now account for about 60% of total costs, with a reduction of approximately 4p (0.044€). This reduction in feed costs contributes to most of the changes in production cost. Financial and energy costs also fell slightly this quarter; however, an increase in straw and fuel costs offset this decline. Pork prices increased slightly this quarter, to about ...