Stop the ride
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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German pig market in February showing a cautious upward trend
The market is gradually working its way out of a phase of tension.
The spread of ASF and reasonable hope for the Spanish pig market
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.
Survey on pig prices in 2025: Expectations far from reality
Prices were expected to be significantly better than what ultimately materialized in the hog markets.
Harsh setback at the start of the year for the German pig market
The speed and magnitude of the price drop at the beginning of January marked a discouraging start to the year for farms.
A fateful January for the Spanish pig market
Spain has flooded the EU with cheap pork. Low pork prices dragged down prices in some countries.
Who dares to make predictions for 2026?
Sara Mazo and Francisco Ruíz review what could affect the commodities market in 2026... at least based on the information currently available.
How December unfolded on the German pig market: Pressure remains, hope for 2026 is shifting
The German pig market ended December with a deceptive sense of calm, yet beneath this veneer, the situation remained tense.
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Pig production data
Figures and trends in pig and pork production by country: pig and sow numbers, pork production and pork trade. The results are shown in several chart formats according to the countries and time periods chosen. Full reports by country are also available.
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