Germany:V-price2.00 €/kg (range 2.00 - 2.05 €/kg)
The weekly slaughter figures are provisionally lower at around 646,007 pigs (previous week 662,205) due to the public holiday, and slaughter weights have remained stable at 98.4 kg .
The pre-registrations for the current week amount to 252,400 (previous week(233,250)
The ISN auction on Tue, 29.04.2025 delivered a result of 2.05 €/kg in a range of 2.05 - 2.05 €/kg.
The V-price for the period from 01.05.2025 to 07.05.2025 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 1,970 ASF-infected wild boars (+ 95 compared to the previous week) have been found in Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate.
Market and price trends in selected competitor countries:
In Denmark , prices calculated on a comparable basis increased by +4 ct/kg to €1.71/kg in CW 18, 2025.
In Belgium, the comparably calculated prices will be increased by +3 ctkg to €1.96/kg in week 18, 2025.
In the Netherlands , comparable prices will be increased by +3 ct/kg to €1.98/kg in week 18, 2025.
In France/Brittany , the comparable prices will remain unchanged at €1.98/kg .
In Italy, prices were increased by a further +4 ct to €1.68/kg LG in week 18, 2025. Domestic and foreign supply remains tight.
In Spain, the price will remain unchanged at €2.32/kg in week 18, 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 € 1.77/kg on 28.04. Slaughter figures normalized after the holidays. With the exception of barbecue items, cut prices have mostly fallen. Forward prices for the front month of May-25 have risen to €1.80/kg. Only limited price increases are expected in the summer months. The disadvantageous US tariff policy is slowing down exports, but rising demand in the barbecue season is offsetting this.
Brazil: Producer prices have risen further to €1.72/kg. With domestic prices stable, a stronger real made a decisive contribution to this. Exports to Japan and South Korea both increased by 25% in the first quarter of 2025.
China: At € 2.44/kg, prices are on the usual seasonal downward trend. The month of May-2025 is quoted at €2.25/kg on the Dalian exchange, with similar prices being traded 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 is surprisingly little affected by the canceled slaughter days. The decisive factor is the short supply of live animals. Expectations for the coming weeks continue to be based on favorable developments due to the increasing influence of the barbecue season.
ZMP Live Expert Opinion
Despite the loss of slaughter days due to public holidays, the supply of live animals remains tight enough to maintain the high price level achieved. in the coming period, the demand effect of the barbecue season will provide an additional boost.
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