Germany: V-price 1.95 €/kg (range 1.95 - 2.00 €/kg)
The weekly slaughter figures are 732,413 (previous week: 730,562). The slaughter weights are 97.9 kg (previous week: 97.6 kg).
The pre-registrations for the current week amount to 261,000 (previous week: 258,800)
The ISN auction on Tue, 26.08.2025 ended without sales.
The V-price is for the period from 28.08.2025 to 03.09.2025has been set at € 1.95/kg within a range of € 1.95 - 2.00/kg .
Market and price development in selected competitor countries:
In Denmark , the comparably calculated prices are unchanged at €1.90/kg in CW 35, 2025.
In Belgium, there is no change in week 35, 2025. The price therefore remains at €1.75/kg.
In the Netherlands , prices will remain unchanged at €1. 89/kg in week 35, 2025.
In France/Brittany , comparable prices have fallen by 3 ct and now stand at €1.96/kg.
In Italy, prices remained unchanged at €2.50/kg in week 35, 2025.
In Spain, the comparable price fell by 4 ct in week 35, 2025 and is now lower at €2.19/kg.
USA/IOWA: at a dollar exchange rate of 1.16 $ = 1.00 € , producer prices are currently around 2.05 €/kg and have therefore risen slightly. In contrast, prices for meat cuts developed unevenly, with slight weaknesses across the board and a few firm accents. Slaughterings were down on the previous week and the previous year, which tends to tighten the supply situation. The bottom line is a mixed picture: a firm cash market, mixed cuts and a subdued slaughter rate.
Brazil: Brazil's pig market appears robust this week: exports continued to increase in August and the daily average is up on the previous year. Domestically, prices are being driven by a shortage of live supply, with further increases reported from São Paulo in particular. At the same time, the Ministry of Agriculture modernized the rules for certified breeding farms, which should simplify procedures and reduce costs. On the cost side, falling maize prices have recently provided some relief. Current producer prices are the equivalent of €1.88/kg.
China: Prices in China are currently at €2.21/kg for the front month, indicating that the market environment remains weak. Seasonal slackness and summer heat met with ample supply. The government announced that it would buy pork for the state reserves in the short term in order to support prices.
Conclusion
The slaughter pig market is stable with a balanced relationship between supply and demand. Slaughterhouses are covering their needs without any problems, but there is still no stimulus from the meat market. The seasonal slump in demand is continuing, but a recovery is expected at the beginning of the month. Marketing on the piglet market is stable, although free lots are finding it somewhat more difficult to find space. The EU markets are also largely moving sideways, with the exception of Spain and France, which have seen slight declines.
ZMP Live Expert Opinion
The ongoing sideways movement reflects the sluggish summer phase, but stable slaughter figures and constant carcass weights give cause for optimism. A seasonal upturn could begin with the end of the vacations. International developments such as the declining pig population in Austria or export growth in the UK underline the importance of geopolitical factors. In the piglet market, supply remains in line with the market, although the hesitant acceptance of free lots is an indicator of uncertainty in fattener planning.
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