Pig prices fall by a further 8c/kg

Feed market dynamics are adding further pressure

The price reduction marks a total decline of 32c/kg since July. File photo

Irish pig prices fell by 8c/kg on Friday, marking a total decline of 32c/kg since July.

The average price for grade E carcasses in week 37 stood at 198.8c/kg (excluding VAT), down 0.5% on the previous week, 1.6% lower than last month and 2.8% behind the same period in 2024.