Germany:V-price2.00 €/kg (range 2.00 - 2.05 €/kg)
The weekly slaughter figures are provisionally lower at around 623,132 pigs (previous week 646,007) due to the public holiday, while slaughter weights have risen slightly to 98.6 kg .
The pre-registrations for the current week amount to 260,200 (previous week(252,400)
The ISN auction on Tue, 06.05.2025 delivered a result of 2.10 €/kg in a range of 2.10 - 2.11 €/kg.
The V-price has been set at 2.00 €/kg in a range of 2.00 - 2.05 €/kg for the period from 08.05.2025 to 14.05.2025.
Slaughter pig market in Germany
ASF: In Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate, a total of 2,025 ASF-infected wild boars (+ 55 compared to the previous week) have been found so far. In some regions, the restricted areas are now being reduced.
Market and price developments in selected competitor countries:
In Denmark , prices calculated on a comparable basis rose sharply by +22 ct/kg to €1.93/kg in week 19, 2025. This reduces the large gap to the competition.
In Belgium, the prices calculated on a comparable basis will remain unchanged at €1.96/kg in week 19, 2025.
In the Netherlands , comparable prices will be increased by +2 ct/kg to €2.00/kg in week 19, 2025.
In France/Brittany , the comparable prices will remain unchanged at €1.98/kg .
In Italy, prices were increased by a further +1 ct to €1.69/kg LG in week 19, 2025. Domestic and foreign supply remains tight.
In Spain, the price will remain unchanged at €2.32/kg in week 19, 2025. The price level has reached a temporary upper limit. This applies in particular to export demand.
In the USA/IOWA , producer prices rose to the equivalent of € 1.82/kg on 6 May. Slaughter figures are at an average level. Cut prices are falling. The forward prices for the new front month of June 25 are also at € 1.82/kg. Hardly any price increases are expected in the summer months. The latest US forecast predicts falling prices for Q4 2025 due to declining exports as a result of the tariff policy.
Brazil: Producer prices have stabilized at €1.72/kg. Domestic prices and the exchange rate have remained stable. The good export business ensures a positive outlook.
China: At € 2.45/kg, prices have halted the usual seasonal downward trend for the time being. The month of June 2025 is quoted at € 2.28/kg on the Dalian exchange; similar prices are traded in the summer months. The limited supply of pork in 2025 corresponds to current demand. Imports are at a reduced level.
Conclusion: The market and price trend will not be affected by public holidays in the coming weeks for the time being. Increasing demand for barbecues could boost prices.
ZMP Live Expert Opinion
The persistently low supply of pork, coupled with stable demand as the barbecue season gets underway, is keeping prices at a high level. Nevertheless, further price increases cannot be ruled out in the coming full slaughter weeks.
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