There was no official change in Irish pig prices on Friday last however, some suppliers of Rosderra, due to the introduction of Rosderra’s grading system, are reporting significant price increases for pigs supplied to the factory in the required spec. As reported last week, It is estimated that this has resulted in an increase of 3c/kg in the average national pig price for this week’s pigs – bringing the average price paid in ROI for this week’s pigs to €1.81/kg.
The average price for grade E pig carcasses in week 49 was €1.63/kg (excluding VAT), which is back -1.4% on the previous week however when compared to the previous month prices are -4.7% lower and sit -15% below the same period last year.
The weekly throughput reported by the department of agriculture food and the marine for week ending the 14th of December was 78,786 of which 1,843 were sows.
Grain and oilseed prices remain under pressure as a strong euro, falling oil prices and rising planted areas point to ample supply next season. Wheat and barley plantings in France are up, while rapeseed area is expected to rise sharply, keeping markets heavy. Euronext wheat has hit new lows for 2025 and 2026, and rapeseed prices have fallen further, supporting a favourable feed cost outlook for pig producers.
