Irish pig prices fall 20c/kg in two weeks

Supplies remain tight across Europe, and demand for live pigs in Ireland is still strong. Yet Ireland is the only member state to see two consecutive 10c/kg reductions.

Irish pig prices fell by a further 10c/kg last Friday, bringing the average to €2.06-2.08/kg for pigs sold in Ireland. This marks a 20c/kg drop over two weeks — an unprecedented fall, especially in summer. 

Supplies remain tight across Europe, and demand for live pigs in Ireland is still strong. Yet Ireland is the only member state to see two consecutive 10c/kg reductions, which is unsustainable.