DCA BestPigletPrice picks up rising trend again

Despite the difficult pig market, the DCA BestPigletPrice is picking up the rising trend again in the new year.

According to traders, the demand for piglets has recovered significantly now that the disrupted weeks are a thing of the past. This is despite the fact that there is still a backlog of pigs to be processed. Stopping sow farmers who are emptying their herds is one of the reasons the market is picking up. In addition, Spain is entering the market.

At the same time, there is also a lot of resistance from pig farmers as the pressure on pig prices is once again increasing significantly. It will be revealed this coming Wednesday to what extent slaughterhouse prices will decrease.

Based on the data, the DCA BestPigletPrice is increasing by €0.50 to €55.50 per pig. The German VEZG price remains stable at €60 per pig.

Wouter Baan

Wouter Baan is the editor-in-chief of Farmerbusiness and a market specialist in dairy, pork, and meat at DCA Market Intelligence. He also tracks developments within the agribusiness sector and conducts interviews with CEOs and policymakers.

w.baan@farmerbusiness.com