Germany: V-price 1.60 €/kg (range 1.55 - 1.65 €/kg)
The weekly slaughter figures are 738,430(previous week 730,204) and a carcass weight of 98.5 kg. In the previous week, they were 98.6 kg.
The pre-registrations for the current week amount to 260,400 (previous week: 262,300)
The ISN auction on Tue, 03.03.2026 achieved an average price of 1.64 € in a range of 1.63 - 1.68 €/kg.
The V-price is for the period from 04.03.2026 until 11.03.2026 has been set at € 1.60/kg in a range of € 1.55 - 1.65/kg .
Market and price development in selected competitor countries:
In Denmark , the comparably calculated prices remained the same in CW 10, 2026 at €1.28/kg.
In Belgium, prices rose by 6 ct in week 10, 2026 and stood at €1.58/kg.
In the Netherlands , prices rose by 4 ct in week 10, 2026, to €1. 54/kg.
In France/Brittany , the comparable prices remained the same in week 10, 2026, at €1.59/kg.
There is no information on prices in Italy in the 10th week of 2026.
In Spain, the comparable price rose by 6 ct in CW 10, 2026, to €1.46/kg.
USA: at a dollar exchange rate of 1.16 $ = 1.00 € , producer prices are currently around 1.73 €/kg and have therefore risen slightly compared to the previous week. The US hog market showed an overall firm trend last week, supported by stable demand both domestically and in the export business. At the same time, supply remained high as slaughter numbers increased slightly and production remained at a high level. Demand for US pork was also supported by solid export sales, particularly to key markets such as Mexico and Japan. On the cost side, however, producers are under increasing pressure from rising feed and logistics costs. Overall, the market remains stable to friendly in the short term, although further developments are likely to depend heavily on export demand, production momentum and potential animal health risks.
Brazil: Current producer prices are the equivalent of €1.47/kg and have remained unchanged compared to the previous week. After a weak February with subdued domestic demand and relatively high supply, the Brazilian pig market showed the first signs of stabilization last week. Prices for slaughter pigs recovered significantly in several important production regions, indicating a technical countermovement following the previous price falls. Market observers attribute this to, among other things, a slight upturn in demand as well as slaughterhouses and processors stocking up after the low February levels. At the same time, supply remains structurally high, as production is still at a high level. The sector continues to be supported by robust export flows and an increasing diversification of sales markets, while the progress of the soybean harvest and the sowing of the second maize harvest should ease the situation on the feed side in the medium term.
China: Prices in China fell slightly last week to the equivalent of €1.85/kg on the spot market. The Chinese pig market showed a clear downward trend in wholesale prices last week, indicating increasing supply coupled with moderate demand. National market observations show that pork prices fell continuously over several days, confirming a short-term downward phase. At the same time, local market analyses, for example from Beijing, report a significant increase in trade volumes, which indicates that more goods entered the market following the resumption of normal market activity. This combination of increased supply pressure and lively trade led to falling wholesale prices in the short term. Overall, the market situation over the past week indicates that the Chinese pork market is currently in a phase of increased marketing and short-term price easing.
Conclusion
The slaughter pig market has been generally friendly this week. The supply of pigs ready for slaughter remains tight in many places and is often unable to fully meet the brisk demand from slaughterhouses. At the same time, the start of the month and spring-like temperatures are ensuring somewhat brisker demand in the meat trade, even if marketing higher purchase prices remains challenging. Slaughter figures are up on the previous year, while slaughter weights are down slightly. On the piglet market, a short supply is offset by lively demand, which means that piglet batches can be marketed quickly and prices are expected to rise.
ZMP Live Expert Opinion
The current market situation points to a stable to firm trend for the rest of the spring. The limited live supply is an important support for the market, while at the same time seasonal demand impulses from the meat trade are starting to kick in. However, the decisive factor remains whether slaughterhouses can sustainably push through higher purchase prices in meat sales. Additional demand from exports could support the market if stocks in third countries continue to be reduced. Risks exist above all in the continued moderate momentum in the meat business and possible cost increases on the energy and operating resources side.
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