Germany:V-price2.00 €/kg (range 2.00 - 2.05 €/kg)
The weekly slaughter figures are provisionally lower at around 680,000 pigs (previous week 729,600) due to the public holiday, the slaughter weights have remained at 98.4 kg .
The pre-registrations for the current week amount to 233,250 (previous week ( 239,700)
The ISN auction on Tue, 22.04.2025 has delivered a result of 2.00 €/kg in a range of 2.00 - 2.00 €/kg.
The V-price for the period from 24.04.2025 to 30.04.2025 has been set at 2.00 €/kg in a range of 2.00 - 2.05 €/kg.
Slaughter pig market in Germany
ASF: A total of 1,875 ASF-infected wild boars (+82 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 will remain unchanged at €1.67/kg in CW 17, 2025.
In Belgium, the comparably calculated prices of € 1.93/kg will also remain unchanged in CW 17, 2025.
In the Netherlands , quotations will continue at comparable prices of €1.90/kg in week 17, 2025.
In France/Brittany , comparable prices will remain unchanged at €1.98/kg .
In Italy, prices were increased by a further +4 ct to €1.64/kg LG in week 17, 2025. Domestic and foreign supply is comparatively tight to meet demand.
In Spain, the price was fixed at €2.32/kg in week 17, 2025. Imports from the Netherlands increased by + 48 % year-on-year in Q1 2025.
In the USA/IOWA , producer prices rose to the equivalent of € 1.72/kg on 21.04. Slaughter numbers have decreased. With the exception of barbecue items, cut prices have fallen for the most part. Forward prices for the front month of May-25 have fallen to €1.72/kg. Only limited price increases are expected in the summer months. The US tariff policy is slowing down exports.
Brazil: Producer prices have risen again to €1.67/kg. Stable domestic prices have made a decisive contribution to this. High expectations for 2025 continue to focus on the export business with a focus on Mexico.
China: At € 2.49/kg, prices are on the usual seasonal downward trend. The month of May 2025 is quoted at € 2.20/kg on the Dalian exchange; moderate price increases are only expected again in the summer months. The limited pork production in 2025 corresponds to current demand. Imports are at a reduced level.
Conclusion: The market and price development to date has been influenced by the days of slaughter around Easter. In the week after Easter, one day (May 1st) will also be canceled. However, in view of the short supply of live animals, it is possible to push through higher prices. Expectations for the coming weeks continue to focus on favorable developments due to the increasing influence of the barbecue season.
ZMP Live Expert Opinion
The restrictions caused by the Easter holidays are over. The short supply of live animals is leading to rising prices as demand picks up. The upcoming barbecue season should further boost prices
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