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The speed at which events have unfolded makes one want to get off this rollercoaster ride of a year, but the world doesn’t stop.
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The speed at which events have unfolded makes one want to get off this rollercoaster ride of a year, but the world doesn’t stop.
The market is gradually working its way out of a phase of tension.
There is no doubt that ASF weighs heavily on pig prices. Prices will probably rise until they reach (and possibly exceed) the cost price, but we should not expect any major joys in 2026.
Prices were expected to be significantly better than what ultimately materialized in the hog markets.
The speed and magnitude of the price drop at the beginning of January marked a discouraging start to the year for farms.
Spain has flooded the EU with cheap pork. Low pork prices dragged down prices in some countries.
Sara Mazo and Francisco Ruíz review what could affect the commodities market in 2026... at least based on the information currently available.
The German pig market ended December with a deceptive sense of calm, yet beneath this veneer, the situation remained tense.
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Spanish farmers are losing over €47 million per week total, and pig prices are not expected to rise until February...
The month was shaped by a seasonally unusual price decline and left the sector wavering between routine daily business and sudden uncertainty.
Construction costs in France stabilize: up 0.7% in a year, following several years of continuous increases.
We are in a critical market situation throughout the EU. It does not look like things will change until February next year.
In the short term, the outlook remains subdued; in the medium term, smaller live supplies could allow prices to at least hold steady.
The price has fallen so much that it's probably close to its yearly low.
September brought falling pig prices, declining piglet prices, and noticeably more cautious demand.