Pork prices in Brazil maintain stability with an adjusted market framework

This week, pork prices, both in live kilograms and in the main wholesale cuts, remained firm. According to Allan Maia, analyst at Safras & Mercado, the market is evolving within normal limits, with an adjusted framework that provides support for prices. Maia notes that slaughterhouses continue to be active in purchases, although there are expectations of a possible reduction in replenishment between wholesale and retail by the end of the month. This is due to a possible reduction in household capitalization, which could impact final consumption. However, strong external demand has contributed positively to the adjustment of domestic supply, in addition to helping to recover ton prices, benefiting industry margins. The survey carried out by Safras & Mercado revealed that the average price per kilo of live pigs in the country rose 1.81% this week, reaching R$ 6.84. At wholesale, the average price of ham cuts increased from R$12.20 to R$12.41 (+1.70%), while the carcass price ...