While German slaughterhouses push for lower prices, piglet demand fades

The DCA EU-5 Piglet Price Index fell to €28.99 per piglet in week 42 (€29.06 in week 41), and the DCA EU-5 Pork Index fell to €1.47 per kg (€1.50 in week 41). After a period of fragile stability, prices are being reduced. The piglet market is dry, as buyer demand has stalled. Carcass values are also falling as processors face pressure from high wholesale volumes and weak international trade.