Irish pig prices hold steady amid tight supplies

Ireland’s percentage of the EU price was 102% of the EU average this week
Irish pig prices hold steady amid tight supplies

The average price for grade E carcasses in week 29 stood at 203c/kg (excluding Vat), down 0.8% on the week, 4.5% lower than last month and 4.9% behind last year.

Irish pig prices remained unchanged last Friday, with producers reporting an average of €2.06–2.08/kg. Supplies remain tight, and factories continue to seek pigs despite the 20c fall in early July.

The average price for grade E carcasses in week 29 stood at 203c/kg (excluding Vat), down 0.8% on the week, 4.5% lower than last month, and 4.9% behind last year. 

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