(AMI) The European slaughter pig markets, balanced conditions prevail at the moment. The most manageable offer mostly meets a quiet demand from the abattoirs. The blocking of Russia's, as well as the holiday in several countries provide for an additional decline in sales.
Stable are expected to slightly firmer prices in France for the time being. Due to the absence of a battle day is to place the existing offer here though not always entirely, with slight shifts are expected in the next week. At the same time, but are the battle company in negotiations with the food retail and seek at least unchanged pricing accordingly to strengthen their negotiating position.
Stable prices are reported from Belgium and Austria, where the markets are largely balanced. The extensive inventories provide uncertainty but just in Austria. Quite a few marketers had speculated on an opening of the borders to Russia. In Italy, the existing offer for the prevailing demand is not always sufficient. The warmer weather makes for a noticeable recovery in demand for barbecue meat. At the same time make various battle corporate pressure and try to counteract a firmer price. A light price weakness is expected, however, in Spain. Slight uncertainty here provide a relatively wide range, the holiday in the current week and the large price difference compared to other European countries.
