Irish pig price 5c off EU average

PIG prices are unchanged this week, according to IFA, ranging from 136 to 144 cent/kg.

Export plants mostly offer 140 to 143 cent/kg net, on a flat rate basis, with welfare pigs averaging €1.45 to €1.48/kg. Pork slaughterers quotes range from 136 to 142 cent/kg.

Weaner prices are improved, €46 to €49 for 32 kg, and sow prices are steady, averaging €32 to €35 per cwt liveweight or €0.89 to €0.98 per kg deadweight.