The number of pigs in Denmark has increased by 3% and is benefiting from competition

Denmark is seeing a 3% increase in its pig population and seems to be benefiting from the opposite trend in Germany and the Netherlands. As of April 1, the number of pigs in Denmark was 13.2 million. There was an upward trend in the breeding herd (+ 1%) due to the increase in the number of gilts for breeding (+ 4%). Overall, this suggests that the expansion of the Danish herd is still ongoing and there is scope for further expansion in the future. The number of breeding pigs is declining in Germany and the Netherlands, both of which are key producers in Northern Europe. Any expansion of production in Denmark could compensate for losses elsewhere. The slaughter of pigs in Denmark has so far been 10% higher than the year before, reflecting the significant increase in pig slaughter recorded during the census. This was probably due to the decline in live meat exports to Germany, as well as previous problems with slaughter efficiency. The number of young pigs was also slightly higher ...