Pig factories are holding firm on quotes, with €2/kg remaining elusive to most pig farmers. Quotes range from a low of €1.94c/kg but most farmers report receiving between €1.96-1.98c/kg.

Pig farmers report strong demand from pig factories in the last week, with Dawn Pork & Bacon increasing their price by 4c/kg to supplier last Friday. While other processors chose to hold quotes, there is clear evidence that all factories are having to pay above their official quotes to secure supplies.

Demand from processors has led to a 4c/kg rise in the pig price. This leaves the price farmers are quoted this week ranging from €1.94c/kg up to a common price of €1.96c/kg.

Demand for pigs from all processors remains very strong and this has resulted in a 4c/kg price increase for this week’s supply. This leaves the price farmers are quoted this week range from €1.90c/kg yup to a common price of €1.92c/kg.