Irish Pig Prices Hold Steady Amid EU Market Pressure
Week Ending 5 October 2025 – Ireland: An analysis of the Irish pig prices in October 2025 reveals key trends for the industry.
Irish pig prices remained largely unchanged in early October as processors balanced firm domestic demand with weaker returns from continental markets.
The average Irish pig price held at €2.19/kg (deadweight), steady for a third consecutive week. Factory quotes continue to range between €2.16 and €2.22/kg, depending on grade and region.
According to industry sources, supplies remain moderate, with most producers achieving steady weights and throughput. Domestic consumption is described as stable, though export competitiveness has tightened due to recent easing across the EU pigmeat sector.
In comparison, German pig prices slipped to the equivalent of €2.05/kg, while Dutch and Danish prices averaged €2.00–€2.03/kg. Analysts suggest European processors are adjusting to softer Chinese import demand and higher feed costs earlier in the year.
Irish producers continue to face tight margins, with energy, transport, and feed costs still above long-term averages. Market observers expect prices to hold near current levels until the winter retail season begins to influence buying patterns.
Source: Bord Bia – Irish Food Board (Pig Trade & Prices, October 2025)
(Rewritten and summarised for Meatex.co.uk)
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