Pig price in the Netherlands is under pressure while the retail price is constant

The farm-gate price fell by 9 points (7 percent) to 122 points between May and July. The industry price even fell 11 points (9 percent) to 106 points and the decline continues. Consumer prices are expected to follow the decline. The price development is related to the Chinese pig production, which is recovering from African swine fever (ASF). In addition, China has closed the borders for pork from Germany, where ASF has also been reported. Until recently, export from Germany to China or via some Spanish slaughterhouses was possible. Saturated European market Producers therefore now have to sell meat on a saturated European market. Prices on the world market are not bad in themselves, but European exporters benefit little from this due to limited sales volumes. The farm-gate price and the industry price move in tandem. The piglet price is generally a good indicator of the expectations for the profitability in the fattening pig sector in the coming months. This piglet price has ...