(AMI) The slaughter pig markets in the European region present usually balanced at the moment, is reported from some countries even by offering demand-unterschreitenden. At the same time provides the price pressure in Germany but increasing uncertainty and slows down the neighbouring markets.
Off France and Spain about reports of shrinking slaughter weights and partly not sufficient amounts of weaned pigs. Domestic demand is quite satisfactory, especially in France, and has revived even more against the anti-Government. Exports, however, poses problems, the discounts in Germany complicate international trade. Although the Lebendmarkt would justify stable to slightly firmer prices, market experts expect maximum nearly claimed prices in France and a slight drop in Spain. Similarly, it looks also in Italy. The supply of slaughter pigs is relatively low and, in terms of demand, not always enough. A price increase would be here quite unjustifiable. The developments in Germany however ensure that initially only stable to slightly lower prices are expected. The slaughter pig market enters Belgium under increasing pressure in the wake of the German development. In addition the beginning holiday season dampen domestic demand, export incorrectly in swing. Accordingly, it is to be expected for the time being with a weaker price in Belgium.
