EU pork production on the rise – AHDB

Published 2024년 5월 17일

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In the first two months of 2024, EU pork production exceeded 3.7 million tonnes, a 5% increase from the same period in 2023. This rise was primarily driven by Spain, Germany, and Poland, with Spain increasing slaughter numbers by 3% to 9.7 million head, Germany by 5% to 7.5 million head, and Poland by 11% to 3.3 million head. Conversely, Denmark saw a decline in production by 2,610 tonnes and a 7% drop in slaughter numbers to 2.6 million head, despite a near 7% increase in its pig population from April 2023, indicating relative stability with a modest 0.7% growth compared to January 2024.

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EU pork production in the first two months of 2024 has totalled just over 3.7m tonnes, according to a recent market report from AHDB. This is overall growth of 5% compared to the same period in 2023. Growth was driven primarily by Spain, Germany and Poland. Production gains have reflected increased slaughter numbers. Spain grew by 3% from 2023, to 9.7m head in 2024. Germany and Poland recorded year on year growth of 5% and 11% respectively to reach 7.5m head and 3.3m head. Of the top six producers in the EU, Denmark was the only country to report a decline in production during this time, a fall of 2,610 tonnes from 2023. Similarly, slaughter in Denmark has fallen by 190,000 head (-7%) from the year to 2.6m head. Danish statistics for populations on 1 April 2024 show a near 7% increase in the total pig population from last year. ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult