Commission: higher prices expected to forecast of the pig slaughter 2016 -.
The EU Commission and the related expert group pig slaughter in an amount of 258,6 millionestimate for the year 2016. Compared to the previous year, which is increased approximately 3.3 million PCs. or 1.3%. Thus, the highest battle figures in the last 5 years are exceeded.
Looking at number of slaughterings in each quarter year is expected continue to growth rates between 1% and 1.7% each compared to previous quarters. The biggest changes are to be achieved in the spring and summer months. In the last quarter of the year 2016 will be calculated with a flattening of the battle figures.
However, it is the figures the Commission not free of contradictions. The calculations of the rates of change in each quarter section is contrary to the absolute numbers. In particular the 4 fall quarter 2016 with a reduction of, the battle figures - 2.4% in the eye. A value of + 1% comes out for a retroactive billing.
The EU Commission and the Group of experts estimate swine prices in Germany on the basis of class E in the 1st quarter 2016 €1,33 / kg, in the 2nd quarter to €1.38 / kg, in the 3rd and 4th quarter to €1.48 / kg. The average EU prices are still. The estimated prices are to be understood as benchmarks.
