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 ...