Weak demand and a rising supply are pushing pig prices lower

The DCA EU-5 Piglet Price Index fell to €27.46 per piglet in week 43 (€28.99 in week 42), while the DCA EU-5 Pork Index declined to €1.44 per kg (€1.47 in week 42). Market conditions continue to deteriorate across the sector. Demand remains weak, additional price cuts have materialized in Germany, and the absence of meaningful export demand continues to put pressure on the European market.