Economy

For the first time in years, no market expects prices to be higher than the year prior.

Learn how to market pigs based on profit, not weight, as the profit optimal point changes with prevailing market conditions.

Vietnam has emerged as one of the most dynamic swine-producing countries in Asia, supported by strong domestic demand for pork and the modernization of pig production systems.

The Spanish pig price remains below the cost of production. With a saturated EU market, slaughterhouses operating at capacity, and a challenging summer ahead, the sector faces an inevitable paradigm shift.

Geopolitical uncertainty, the potential impact of Super El Niño and grain market volatility are keeping forward purchases on hold in a market that still remains within a not overly expensive range.

April clearly shows that stability in the market does not automatically translate into economic relief.

The post-ASF scenario will most likely paint a picture with fewer pigs and the unfortunate absence or disappearance of a number of operators.

The tight supply of pigs ready for slaughter pushed prices up in Germany, although demand in the meat market and structural challenges remained limiting factors. In the medium term, the decrease in supply could benefit the market.

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.