Piglet price quotations for week 20 2018 The North-West price for week 19-17 was reduced by -3 €/unit to 45 € per piglet. The range extends from € 39.00 to € 50.50. The previous week's traded piglet volumes of 161,342 (previous week 161,977 previous week 160,189) are still below the annual average. The quotation for week 20 2018 remains unchanged. In Hohenlohe/Upper Swabia, the piglet price quotation for the 200 head group was reduced by € 3.5 per head to € 48.20 in week 19-17 . The range extends from € 46.00 to € 51.00 per 25 kg piglet. At 19,567 (previous week 26. 637 previous week 20,993), the trade volumes are at the lower average. The quotation will remain unchanged for week 20, 2018. In the other German quotation areas with different weights, surcharges and sales conditions, piglet price quotations for week 20 2017 are largely unchanged, with a few exceptions. Dutch piglet prices in the BPP quotation were reduced by €3.00 per 25 kg piglet in week 19 at €43.00 per piglet. The quotation is expected to remain unchanged for week 20, 2018. Danish piglet pricesremained unchanged in week 19 per 30 kg basic piglet. Prices will also remain constant in week 20. The recent price stabilization for pigs has led to a consolidation of piglet quotations at a reduced level. The piglet supply remains below the multi-year average.
ZMP Live Expert Opinion
Piglet prices are following the firm pig prices. In view of good demand for barbecue cuts, pig and piglet prices could rise again at the next opportunity. In any case, an oversupply of piglets is not to be expected.
