According to the latest livestock and meat report from the Institute of Agricultural Economics (AKI), significant changes are emerging in the domestic and international meat industry markets. While the pig sector is weakening, the cattle and lamb markets are strengthening. In Hungary, the producer price of slaughter pigs in March 2026 averaged 605 HUF/kg of carcass weight, which represents a 10.6 percent decrease compared to the previous year. Based on the detailed data: Processor prices have also moderated for several products: However, some products show short-term price increases on a weekly basis, indicating market volatility. Different processes are occurring in the global market: There is a revival in export markets, particularly due to the expansion of U.S. exports. In Hungary, the producer price of slaughter pigs in March 2026 averaged 605 HUF/kg of carcass weight, which represents a 10.6 percent decrease compared to the previous year – Photo: Shutterstock Hungary's pig ...