There was no change in Irish pig prices on Friday last, with producers reporting a broad spread of prices across the Republic of Ireland. Those operating under the graded pricing system have reported slightly higher prices for certain pig weight categories, though the average price for pigs processed this week remains between €1.74/kg and €1.78/kg. Pig farmers who are selling their pigs to the North are on higher prices than that quoted above and the same is the case for farmers selling pigs on the grading pricing structure in the South.
The weekly throughput as reported by the department of agriculture food and the marine for week ending the 13th of April is 54,976 of which 1,996 were sows.
The average price for grade E pig carcasses in week 14 was €1.67/kg (excluding VAT), which is stable when compared with last week’s average price, however, when compared to the previous month prices are up by 7% but when referenced to last year sit 15.6% below the same period last year.
According to Agritel’s latest European market report, In the last number of days while oil prices have dropped slightly, the ongoing geopolitical climate leaves markets very unpredictable. The current grain market remains relatively stable, except for soya which has risen in recent weeks due to high demand. Questions remain around the quantity of spring crops, which will be sown for the 2026 harvest, due to current operating cost. However, this has had no significant effects on markets as France reports increased winter cereal production and most future pricing is relatively stable.
