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The Spanish pig price is at an annual low. For how long?
The price is not expected to change in the coming weeks, provided nothing extraordinary happens.
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.
A downhill September for pigs in Spain, but not for pork
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.
FAO meat price index down in August
World pig meat prices decreased for the second consecutive month due to lackluster import demand.
The Spanish market crumbles
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.
Argentina: Uncertainty for corn 2024/25
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.
Flatline? No, quite the opposite
The Spanish pig price has remained unchanged for weeks, but the apparent tranquility of the market is only superficial...
Thailand drafts project to reduce sow numbers, stabilize prices
The Pig Board has approved measures to stabilize pig prices and reduce excess supply from the system.
A look at China's current swine market
China's pork imports plummet as domestic prices fall and supply stabilizes.
France: Slight increase in pig slaughter
In May 2024, the number of pigs slaughtered was slightly above May 2023 levels but remained well below the 2019-2023 average.
Turbulent, not truculent month of June
With a seemingly firm pig price and a rather depressed pork market, we get the feeling July will be complicated.
Will the pig price rise in Spain? Yes, but not much
Burset forecasts a slight rise in Spain's pig price in the short term due to delayed growth that occurs every summer.
April, a month of patiently waiting
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.
China: Profitability in second quarter as production decreases
What has the hog production situation been like recently in China? What measures have been taken to stabilize hog production?
Argentina: Late corn yields drop due to Spiroplasma
After the leafhopper attack, corn yields dropped 30% to around 6 tons/ha. The decrease may continue to worsen.