Since the beginning of January, the pig market in Germany has seen a decrease in prices for fattening pigs, with some plants reducing rates by about PLN 0.30. This is due to the low pig population in the country, leading to a limited supply of raw material. The situation is being explained by meat plants as a necessity to import pigs from outside due to the low availability of domestic animals. Breeders are being faced with a decision on whether to accept these price reductions, with potential implications for the wider industry if they do not.