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Results of the Internet Schweinebörse pig auction on February 8. 2012

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:10:00 +0100

On Wednesday, 08 February 2012, 1.590 pigs were offered during the Internet Schweinebörse pig auction (north-west German internet pig market). As much as 1.330 of them were auctioned off. So 1.330 pigs from Germany were sold at an average price of 1,64 Euro per kg carcass weight with a price margin from 1,63 to 1,65 Euro.

EU Pig Prices: German Slaughter Companies Make Strike Prices despite Steady Market Conditions

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0100

The shortage in supply, which is even intensified by the current pan-European cold spell, still characterises the current week’s EU pig market conditions. As a consequence, the quotations went up in most of the countries, respectively stabilised on the level achieved. France was able to record the largest plus (6 cents) compared with last week’s results. There, the demand by the slaughter companies has been enhanced considerably over the past two weeks, because the exports towards third countries slowly gather pace again. The prices also went up in Spain (+ 4 cents), Denmark (+ 3 cents), Italy (+ 1 cent) and the Netherlands (+ 1 cent). Austria and Belgium both reported unchanged quotations.
In some places in Germany, pigs were not available in sufficient quantities over the past weeks to be sold to the slaughter companies, although several slaughterers had already reduced the quantities of pigs they slaughtered. In light of the scarce supply being connected to the low temperatures and the pig feeders’ little readiness related to it to move the pigs out of the stables, the market was estimated to be steady, and no price increases were reported. So, what’s even more astonishing is the action taken by the major slaughter companies to make strike prices for this week. Reportedly, VION, Danish Crown, Toennies and Vogler reduced the pay-out prices by -4 cents.
Trend for the German market:
The major slaughter companies obviously speculate on a pile-up in supply in the fattening houses to be caused by the currently prevailing winter temperatures as a result of which the slaughter companies might exert downward pressure on the prices, contrary to the market situation. Yet, there are the small quantities of pigs mature for slaughter on offer all over Europe. There are reports from market participants that pigs are hardly sold at strike prices presently. Nevertheless, the market situation, which actually is quite stable and balanced, was strongly upset by this kind of action.

Results of the Internet Schweinebörse pig auction on February 1. 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:19:00 +0100

On Wednesday, 01 February 2012, 1.640 pigs were offered during the Internet Schweinebörse pig auction (north-west German internet pig market). As much as 1.460 of them were auctioned off. So 1.640 pigs from Germany were sold at an average price of 1,64 Euro per kg carcass weight with a price margin from 1,63 to 1,65 Euro.

EU Pig Prices: Scarce Supply Continues To Make Prices Go Up

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0100

This week as well, the supply of pigs mature for slaughter available on the European markets is insufficient for the most part to cover demand. As a consequence, the quotations continued to go up in the majority of the European countries. In France, the producers were able to push through a price which exceeds by 6 cents the last week’s price as a result of the scarce supply. The prices in Germany, the Netherlands and Austria developed in a synchronous way, just as they had over the past weeks. There, the prices went up by 5 cents. In Spain, a 3 cents’ price increase could be realised. Germany now has seized the top position within the European price structure, closely followed by Belgium and the Netherlands.
The price level currently prevailing is a quite unusual one to be documented in the month of January. Such prices were lastly quoted in 2001, when the market was strongly characterised by the BSE crisis. The supply getting scarcer in Europe must well be attributed to the bad economic situation the piglet producers had to cope with over the past two years. The decisive impetus given to the market is based on booming exports to non-EU countries and to Russia and the Asian countries in particular. From the producers’ point of view the price level prevailing currently is a very welcome one. Yet, the producers find it long overdue for covering the considerably increased costs in pig production.
Trend for the German market:
The atmosphere proves to be friendly on the German market. Even at the new prices, the pigs mature for slaughter are well in demand. In view of the scarce market supply, the increased prices should as well be enforceable in trade and industry. On top of that, this week’s icy temperatures will most probably be resulting in a decreasing quantity of supply. Therefore, the prices are expected to remain steady at least.

Results of the Internet Schweinebörse pig auction on January 25. 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:10:00 +0100

On Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 2.310 pigs were offered during the Internet Schweinebörse pig auction (north-west German internet pig market). As much as 2.210 of them were auctioned off. So 2.210 pigs from Germany were sold at an average price of 1,64 Euro per kg carcass weight with a price margin from 1,62 to 1,66 Euro.

EU Pig Prices: Scarce Supply Makes Prices Go Up

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:46:00 +0100

In line with the German quotation, which went up by 9 cents on Friday, the prices in other EU member countries also increased. In the Netherlands as well as in Austria, the market is only narrowly supplied, and thus the slaughter companies’ demand cannot be covered sufficiently. Consequentially, the prices went up by 9 cents in the Netherlands and by 8 cents in Austria. In Belgium as well, a clear mark-up of plus 7 cents could be pushed through. The prices in Denmark did not go up this week, but from there as well decreasing supply is reported about. In France and Spain, the prices also remained on last week’s level.

As a result of the German and Dutch price increases, the gaps between the individual European quotations narrowed considerably this week. Germany is now leading the ranking list of the five most important pig producers in Europe, closely followed by Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands and France.

Trend for the German market: At present, all that happens is strongly influenced by the live-animals’ market given its scarce supply. In the face of the steady demand for pigs mature for slaughter, the slaughter companies’ statement cannot be understood that the meat business were very unsatisfactory. As a result of the scarce supply, the slaughter companies should soon be able to pass on the increased start-up costs to the next level in the process. At the beginning of the week, the pigs are well demanded even at the new market price and too little quantities are available. Thus, further price increases are expected to be the consequence.

Results of the Internet Schweinebörse pig auction on January 18. 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:09:00 +0100

On Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 2.030 pigs were offered during the Internet Schweinebörse pig auction (north-west German internet pig market). As much as 1.670 of them were auctioned off. So 1.670 pigs from Germany were sold at an average price of 1,56 Euro per kg carcass weight with a price margin from 1,550 to 1,575 Euro.

EU Pig Prices: Bottom Seems to Be Reached

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0100

It seems that the bottom has been reached on the EU markets with regard to pig prices. The quotations in France, Denmark and Spain went down by 2 to 3 cents, but after last week’s 9 cents’ reduction of the German leading quotation, this seems to be quite a moderate price reduction. Apart from the unchanged German quotation, no price changes were reported from many other countries such as Austria and Italy.

So it looks quite questionable a matter whether or not the market assessments, which were made by some of the major German slaughter companies over past days, were justified. It rather seems to be a kind of strategy pursued by the German companies – and VION in particular – that the prices are already announced in writing to the suppliers on Thursday although valid for the next week only. With prices falling far behind the real demand-supply ratio on the live-animals’ market, fear is obviously meant to be fuelled of house prices. Furthermore, pressure seems to be intended to be exerted on those who register prices. Or should it be possible that the pricing system, which is widely accepted by producers, marketers and slaughter companies all over Germany, is intended to be pushed ad absurdum? What’s for sure is that all parties involved are very much rattled by such negative market assessments. This also goes for the buyers of pork. A negative price spiral for the whole value chain would be the consequence.

Trend for the German market: Currently, the quantities of pigs mature for slaughter on offer are rather below average and are constantly in demand. According to what market participants report, the demand on the part of the slaughter companies is currently exceeding the offer. So, for the week ahead stable quotations are the least thing expected.

Results of the Internet Schweinebörse pig auction on January 11. 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:11:00 +0100

On Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 1.640 pigs were offered during the Internet Schweinebörse pig auction (north-west German internet pig market). As much as 1.370 of them were auctioned off. So 1.370 pigs from Germany were sold at an average price of 1,52 Euro per kg carcass weight with a price margin from 1,50 to 1,53 Euro.

EU pig prices: markets strongly uncertain

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0100

This current week, the slaughter companies are in the position to have clear price reductions being enforced on almost all European markets. With 9 cents in Germany and 8 cents in the Netherlands these countries report the most important price reductions. Thursday last week already, even before the prices were announced by the producers’ association, VION had corrected their price by 10 cents downward, thus exerting massive pressure on the market. As a result, stronger pressure was exerted on other neighbouring countries of Germany, such as Austria and Belgium where a 6 cents’ minus was noted. A comparably small price reduction (minus 4 cents) was reported from Denmark. So, Denmark goes on benefitting from the stable meat business towards Great Britain and Asia, in particular towards Japan and China.

Trend for the German market: The prices above all for ham and rolled fillet of ham have come under severe pressure. The business is going very slowly, which is typical for this time of year. The prices for neck, shoulder and belly went down less, because those pieces on the one hand are either stored for the next barbecue season and, on the other hand, are supported by exports to Asia and South Korea in particular. From today’s point of view, an assessment can hardly be made on whether or not the demand for pork at strongly reduced costs will get brisker and the producer prices can be stabilised this way.

Results of the Internet Schweinebörse pig auction on January 04. 2012

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:07:00 +0100

On Wednesday, 04 January 2012, 1.590 pigs were offered during the Internet Schweinebörse pig auction (north-west German internet pig market). As much as 1.120 of them were auctioned off. So 1.120 pigs from Germany were sold at an average price of 1,55 Euro per kg carcass weight with a price margin from 1,540 to 1,570 Euro.

EU pig prices: little movement only at the beginning of the year

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:52:00 +0100

Only slight changes are reported from the European pigs-mature-for-slaughter markets this first week of the New Year. No new quotation was published in Germany, and in the Netherlands, Denmark and Belgium as well they had no changes in prices. In Spain and France, the prices needed to be corrected downward by 3 cents and by 2 cents in Austria. After the German price had been reduced by 8 cents in calendar week 52 / 2011, France (- 9 cents), Denmark and Austria (-8 cents), the Netherlands (-7 cents) and Spain (-6 cents) succeeded in more or less closing in on the German leading quotation.

Trend for the German market: Supply and demand are quite balanced currently. The prices on the wholesale markets for meat are comparatively stable as well; only shoulder and (processed) belly went down in price a bit. At present, the situation may be described as overall stable. It remains to be seen how the demand for pork will develop over the next few days.

Next Internet Schweinebörse pig auction takes place January 4. 2012

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:02:00 +0100

Next Internet Schweinebörse pig auction takes place January 4. 2012.

We wish you a happy New Year 2012!

EU pig prices: Strong feeling of uncertainty on the EU pigs-mature-for-slaughter markets

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:31:00 +0100

On almost all European markets the quotations went down considerably at the turn of the year this week. The German quotation is the unfortunate leader with an 8-cents’ downward correction. As a result of a few large slaughter companies’ house-price policy, a strong feeling of uncertainty spread on the pigs-mature-for-slaughter market over the past week. With a 7- and 6-cents’ fall in prices, the Netherlands, Belgium and Austria also faced a severe price concession. In Italy, the prices went down by 5 cents, in Spain by 2 cents. Even in France, the extensive quantities on offer meet moderate demand. Compared with the previous week’s prices, the quotation went down by 4 cents there. After the Danish price had been reduced by 5 cents last week, it is being cut by another 3 cents this week. Thus, the Danish price over the past two weeks went down by 8 cents like the German quotation did. Yet, the Danish quotation overlies the German one by 14 cents.

Trend for the German market:

It appears in outlines that despite the extensive quantities of pigs mature for slaughter on offer will not result in backlog supply worth mentioning over the holidays. The slaughter companies process the meat they ordered, making advantage of the price drop for replenishing their cold storage. This week, no new quotation will be published by the producers, so the current price will be valid until 5 January 2012. The next internet pig exchange as well will be held only on 4 January 2012.

Results of the Internet Schweinebörse pig auction on December 21. 2011

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:07:00 +0100

On Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 1.430 pigs were offered during the Internet Schweinebörse pig auction (north-west German internet pig market). As much as 1.180 of them were auctioned off. So 1.180 pigs from Germany were sold at an average price of 1,62 Euro per kg carcass weight (-5 Cent) with a price margin from 1,600 to 1,630 Euro.