(AMI) In the neighbouring European countries, the relatively scarce in relation to demand and below-average volume of weaned pigs dominated the market. Lower slaughter weights confirm this trend. This trend is expected to continue for the next few weeks. The markets for slaughter pigs and meat but still divergent because the rising input prices slow and delayed can be implemented in the form of higher meat prices.
The supply of pigs commutes steadily back in France. The volume of battle describes small. Also in the coming weeks, the available supply should remain relatively manageable and be brisk demand. The pig prices upwards again more or less strongly. The local market observers speak of a very small volume of slaughter pigs in Spain. The slaughterhouses need to curb their activities due to lack of availability. Also in Spain, the margins have deteriorated since the meat market can follow the fleet price development of cost prices difficult. The strong international competition Spanish marketers feel strongly, as the pigs in Spain are Europe-wide with the most expensive. Belgium reported a strong track market. Company domestic-oriented marketing its pork speak better margins of satisfactory business and compared to previous years. Export-oriented marketers but complain on a relatively strong because of international competition in the trade of halves is large.
