Pig prices moves ahead of EU

'Strong' domestic market here 

Things are looking good for the pig sector as pirces move ahead of the EU. File Picture. 

Following last Friday’s price increase of 4c/kg by all processors, leaving quoted prices at up to €1.64-1.66/kg (87c-€1/kg deadweight for sows), Irish pig farmers were getting slightly more than the EU average price, which is dragged down by low prices in Romania, Belgium, and France. Spain leads t at €1.46/kg live weight (€2/kg deadweight).

Like Spain, Ireland has a strong domestic market and no significant issues with market access for export.