Netherlands: Consumer price of chicken stable, small price increase for meat processors

Published 2024년 10월 31일

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The article reports on the consumer price index for poultry meat, which remained almost stable in July compared to May, with free-range chicken driving the price. Prices at the ex-slaughterhouse and farm gate levels increased by 1.5% and 4% respectively from June to July. Despite these increases, broiler yield prices for farmers were 1% lower in the same period compared to the previous year. Feed prices, a significant cost factor, have stabilized after a decline, and the yields are still providing good profit margins for most companies.

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The consumer price index for poultry meat was 122 points in July; this is almost the same price level as in May (index 2020=100). This retail price mainly concerns free-range chicken. Ex-slaughterhouse prices on the domestic market increased by one and a half percent in June and July to 145 points. The farm gate price for chicken increased by almost 4 percent to 148 points. This ex-farm gate price concerns regular, fast-growing broilers intended for the food service market and export. In July 2024, the consumer price index for poultry meat was 122 points (2020=100); this is almost the same price level as in May. Prices in the supply chain have increased. The price index for products ex-slaughterhouse domestically increased from 143 to 145 points, an increase of one and a half percent. The producer price abroad (not in the figure) remained the same, at 138 points. The farm gate price index has increased by almost 4 percent from 143 to 148 points. This price development fits in with ...

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