Rising meat stocks in the U.S. cold storage the monthly stock statements of meat stocks in the U.S. cold showed a rise slightly again total for the date 1 Sep.-15. Typically the cold storage warehouses in autumn/winter should be less. The high numbers of battle for beef, pork and chicken provide however a restocking of shelves what has so far been achieved level extends far beyond the usual amounts . Beef is with 31%, significantly higher than the same month last year. When pork 19% are held more in stock and in the case of chicken, there are 28% more. The stock levels have shrunk only when Turkey meat. Background are the failures in the Turkey sector caused by the epidemic of bird flu virus earlier this year. The same Ursachehat contributed to reduced exports chicken meat. Several importing countries have cancelled the imports out of concern of disease introduction.
In addition to the unusual amount of stocks surprised the younger again surge in the autumn months. The increase is high especially for beef and veal. The good and inexpensive food Foundation of this year is seen as the cause, that has led to increased numbers of battle and in particular to higher slaughter weights.
Increased pig PED epidemic also lead to increasing numbers of battle. Although the slaughter weights are not quite so big anymore as in the year 2014, they are multi-year averages but is still above the.
On the demand side appear to be limited outlets in Germany due to the already achieved level. Serious acts itself but by the high dollar rate braked export from.
The high inventories push prices. On the stock exchanges the courses more yielding than was previously observed. The need to export will keep the cost prices under pressure. The United States as a major competitor to the EU will specifically provide braked export opportunities in the pork sector.
