There was no change in Irish pig prices on Friday last, with producers reporting quotes ranging from €2.10 – €2.14 available from processors in ROI – signalling that there is a good demand for pigs.
The EU average price for week 10 for grade E carcass was 182.2/kg excluding vat. This represents a –0.1% increase in last week’s average prices and is -15% behind prices for the same month last year. Prices across Europe are steady and small increases are being observed but slower to come than last year.
The throughput for week ending March 23rd was 55,094, of which 1,565 were sows.
Euronext prices rose yesterday, gaining +1 €/t on May 2025 wheat and +2 €/t on 2025 contracts, following U.S. market strength. Corn followed suit, but rapeseed continued its decline due to weaker Canadian canola prices. Soybean prices remained stable as Brazil’s harvest nears completion. China favours Brazilian soy amid U.S. trade tensions, while reduced U.S. crushing activity lent slight support to soybean oil.
