Irish Pig Prices: Latest Market Updates and Trends
Irish pig prices steady as factories hold €2.06–€2.08/kg; Grade E averages €2.00/kg
Week ending 2 August 2025 — Ireland | Pig prices stabilised this week after July’s correction. Grade E averaged €2.00/kg (ex-VAT), while most processors continued to quote €2.06–€2.08/kg.
Key points
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Market steadies after ~20c/kg cuts in early July.
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Finishers report little movement on factory quotes.
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Flat pricing gives some margin relief heading into September drafts.
Market/Context
Bord Bia notes recent downward pressure in the deadweight trade, but the latest week was unchanged. Export competitiveness remains in focus as EU reference prices and world benchmarks (US/Brazil) guide Irish returns.
What to watch
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Whether factories move off €2.06–€2.08/kg through mid-August.
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EU and world reference prices for signals on export demand.
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Weekly throughput as plants return from maintenance and holidays.
By the numbers (w/e 2 Aug)
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Grade E deadweight: €2.00/kg (ex-VAT)
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Factory quotes (reported): €2.06–€2.08/kg
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Recent trend: ~−20c/kg in early July; now stable
Attribution: Bord Bia — Pig Trade & Prices (w/e 2 Aug 2025), plus Bord Bia Pigmeat Price Dashboard and EU/World Reference Prices.
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