Spanish ASF Fallout Drives Down Scottish Pig Prices
Scottish Pig Sector Hit by Increased Spanish Pork Competition
Scotland’s pig sector is facing renewed price pressure. This is because African swine fever in Spain disrupts export flows and increases competition in the UK market.
According to reporting by The Scottish Farmer, ASF cases in Spain’s wild boar population have restricted Spanish pork access to certain global markets. As a result, competitively priced Spanish product has been redirected into the UK. This is adding supply pressure.
Industry sources indicate that processed pork products in the UK are increasingly likely to contain Spanish origin pork. Fresh retail pork remains largely British. Scottish pig prices have eased back towards break even levels at the start of 2026. However, values are still reported to be nearly 7% above the five year average.
The situation highlights how disease outbreaks in major EU producers can quickly alter trade flows and domestic pricing dynamics.
Source: The Scottish Farmer | 1 March 2026
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