The article reports on the recent trends in livestock and meat prices in Poland and the European Union (EU) for the period starting from late December 2022 and continuing into February 2023. It highlights an initial decrease in live pig purchase prices, which experienced a slight uptick but remained 2% lower than January's high. Pork half-carcasses saw a 5% decrease from January to February but a significant 59% increase compared to the same period in 2022.
Beef livestock purchase prices in Poland also saw a decrease of 2% from the previous week but remained 12% higher than last year. The article also notes that Polish suppliers received lower prices than their EU counterparts, particularly in Ireland and France. Compensated beef quarters from young bulls were sold at PLN 21.10/kg, showing a slight increase but being 3% cheaper than the previous month.
Broiler chickens were purchased at PLN 5.66/kg, slightly more expensive than the previous week but 1% cheaper than the previous month, while live turkeys and broiler ducks experienced price decreases. Poultry plants sold carcasses of gutted chickens at PLN 8.50/kg, a 3% increase from the previous week and 22% higher than the same period in 2022. Overall, these prices reflect significant year-over-year increases in livestock and meat prices, with some monthly fluctuations.