Germany:V-price1.95 €/kg (range 1.90 - 1.95 €/kg) - +23 ct/kg in 3 weeks!!!
The weekly slaughter figures are smaller with a provisional total of around 705,000 pigs (previous week 732,402), slaughter weights have fallen to 98.5 kg .
Pre-registrations for the current week amount to 251,100 (previous week(257,600 )
The ISN auction on Tue, 01.04.2025 delivered a result of 1.99 €/kg in a range of 1.98 - 2.015 €/kg.
The V-price for the period from 03.04.2025 to 09.04.2025 has been set at 1.95 €/kg in a range of 1.90 - 1.95 €/kg.
Slaughter pig market in Germany
ASF: A total of 1,559 ASF-infected wild boars (+49 compared to the previous week) have been found in Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate. For the time being, there are still 2 cases close to the border in Baden-Württemberg.
Market and price developments in selected competitor countries:
In Denmark , the comparably calculated prices of € 1.60/kg will be significantly increased by +10 ct/kg in week 14, 2025.
In Belgium, the comparably calculated prices of € 1.85/kg will be raised by a further +6 ct/kg in week 14, 2025.
In the Netherlands , prices will be increased by +9 ct/kg in week 14, 2025 with comparable prices of €1.93/kg.
In France/Brittany , the comparable prices will be raised by +3 ct/kg to €1.90/kg . There is little movement in the slaughter figures.
In Italy, prices were increased by a further +2 ct to €1.53/kg LG in week 14, 2025. Domestic and foreign supply is tight for the pre-Easter demand.
In Spain, the price will be increased by a further +2 ct/kg to €2.26/kg in week 14, 2025. Imports from France and the Netherlands are necessary to cover the slaughterhouses' demand.
In the USA/IOWA , producer prices stabilized at 1.81 €/kg on Mon, 31.03. Cut prices are currently reacting unevenly. Slaughter numbers have risen. Forward prices for the new front month of May-25 have settled at €1.81/kg. Prices are expected to rise further in the summer months. Pig herd decreases slightly.
Brazil: Producer prices have stabilized again at 1.70 €/kg. Domestic demand is weakening somewhat due to seasonal factors. A stronger exchange rate is offsetting this. High expectations for 2025 are based on exports to Mexico if the US tariffs take effect.
China: At € 2.58/kg, prices are on the usual seasonal downward trend. The month of May 2025 is quoted at € 2.29/kg on the Dalian exchange; moderate price increases are only expected again in the summer months. Pork production in 2025 will remain below the previous year. According to the latest figures, the sow herd will remain unchanged at 40.6 million animals, while the government target is 39.6 million.
Conclusion: the supply of pork is too tight for the rising pre-Easter demand. The mark-ups on the price are correspondingly high. Further substantial price increases have also been implemented in neighboring countries. There is still room for prices to rise.
ZMP Live Expert Opinion
The expected price increase is here. The live supply is too scarce for the rising demand. Rising prices can be seen in almost all EU production areas. At +23 ct/kg in two weeks, a considerable price increase has occurred
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