(AMI) The trade in slaughter pigs to almost all of Europe is dominated by a buoyant demand. Falling slaughter weights indicate a fleet placement of available games on weaned pigs.
In France forecast a market expert on the year grossed around 1.5% smaller range of slaughter pigs to 2013. As a result of not always need solid numbers, the price trend is here slightly appealing. Also in Belgium, the emergence of slaughter pigs is not too large. Abattoirs rather fear growing shortages in the next few weeks. That Germany's slaughter pigs are searched in the West feel even Dutch and Belgian cattle dealer. The slaughter weights in Belgium last to 0.5 kg decreased compared to the previous week. Stable price trends predominate in the meat trade. However, export-oriented Belgian abattoirs complain from their point of view to high prices of slaughter pigs. The price trend is dependent on the price developments in Germany at least stable to slightly firm. There is no change in the market situation in Spain. The significantly reduced slaughter weights reflect the brisk demand again after pigs. The relatively high compared to other European pork prices in Spain offer competition only little room for rising prices. Well balanced and pork prices upward will be reported from Italy. The market news from the Netherlands will be followed with interest, stating that due to bilateral trade talks between Russia and the Netherlands and Denmark the pork trade with Russia could be again for these countries in a month.
