End of cascading declines?
Spain has had three consecutive months of declines, which have resulted in a 14% decrease. Despite this, Spain continues to lead pig prices in the EU. The question is how far these decreases will continue.
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Spain has had three consecutive months of declines, which have resulted in a 14% decrease. Despite this, Spain continues to lead pig prices in the EU. The question is how far these decreases will continue.
September is ending, leaving behind a trail of staggered decreases in the pig price in Spain. This is nothing new; many years tend to be like this.
World pig meat prices decreased for the second consecutive month due to lackluster import demand.
We have embarked on the path of decreases in the price of pigs. The drop in the price of pork is causing and will cause this sharp decline.
Planting intentions fell 30% compared to last year in the region. Fear of the lack of rains in September, La Niña, leaf hoppers, and the lower harvest price explain the drop.
The Spanish pig price has remained unchanged for weeks, but the apparent tranquility of the market is only superficial...
The Pig Board has approved measures to stabilize pig prices and reduce excess supply from the system.
China's pork imports plummet as domestic prices fall and supply stabilizes.
In May 2024, the number of pigs slaughtered was slightly above May 2023 levels but remained well below the 2019-2023 average.
With a seemingly firm pig price and a rather depressed pork market, we get the feeling July will be complicated.
Burset forecasts a slight rise in Spain's pig price in the short term due to delayed growth that occurs every summer.
The Spanish hog price has stayed the same for five consecutive market sessions. The month of May will likely define the heights that our price can reach.
What has the hog production situation been like recently in China? What measures have been taken to stabilize hog production?
After the leafhopper attack, corn yields dropped 30% to around 6 tons/ha. The decrease may continue to worsen.
Price expectations remain high in European countries and South Africa, stable in Asia, and variable in the Americas.
Currently, the hog price in Poland is trending upward. Is it possible to make a profit with today's production costs?