Schweine News, 12/06/2023

Germany: V- price 2.10 €/ kg (range 2.10 – 2.10 €/kg)                                               The weekly slaughter numbers were slightly lower at 755,318 pigs ( previous week 772,794 ), and the slaughter weights fell to 97.4 kg . Pre-registrations have fallen to 255,600 pigs (previous week 258,200) . The ISN auction on Tue 05.12 2023 brought a price of €2.22/kg on average for the animals sold. Range ranges from 2.18 -2.255 €/kg. The V price has been set at €2.10/kg in a range of €2.10 - €2.10/kg for the period from December 7th, 2023 to December 14th, 2023. ASF : As of November 30, 2023, 5,597 ASF-infected wild boars have been officially confirmed in Brandenburg, Saxony and Mecklenburg. In October 2023 only 8 ASF cases were reported. Market and price development in selected competitor countries: In Denmark, the comparable prices remained unchanged at €1.91/kg in the 49th week of 2023. In Belgium, prices remained at a comparable price of €2.09/kg in the 49th week of 2023.In the Netherlands , the quotations in the 49th week of 2023 will remain unchanged with comparable prices of €2.05/kg . In France/Brittany, prices rose slightly to €1.767/kg . The slaughter numbers again reach an average of 366,011 pigs with a slaughter weight of 96.39 kg. In Italy, the prices were reset by -2 ct/kg in the 49th week of 2023. Demand is decreasing somewhat. In Spain, prices will remain unchanged in the 49th week of 2023 at a comparable €2.14/ kg. The export business has declined significantly. In the USA/IOWA, producer prices fell again significantly to €1.10/kg. In July 23, the prices were still at €2/kg. The number of battles has increased slightly again. The cold stores have taken in more goods again. The unit prices remain stable. For the new front month of February.Brazil: Producer prices have increased slightly on average to €1.65/kg . Domestic demand has caught up. However, exports have declined. China: Prices have fallen to €2.55/kg . The usual surge in demand before Chinese New Year leaves something to be desired; the January 2024 rates are only €2.35/kg. According to the government, the number of pigs is still too high to be profitable; The number of sows in particular should be reduced again. Government purchases of 10,000 tonnes of stocks are intended to stabilize price developments. Conclusion: The pre-Christmas business is in full swing when it comes to processing, but there is not enough to raise prices. The number of battles stabilizes at over 750,000 per week. Pre-registrations remain at a limited, increased level. The prices are developing some tension upwards, but obviously the price should be frozen until over the holidays.