Pork and poultry prices: trends in early November

• Live pigs: Prices remain stable, market is in balance.
• Pork half-carcasses: Prices are trending downwards; some producers are experiencing difficulties in fulfilling planned volumes, and processors are receiving offers below market prices.
• Pork pieces: Demand for holiday items remains strong, but prices for the main raw materials are declining. Experts note market pressure caused by lower breast fillet prices and changes in the prices of various types of lard.
• Broiler carcasses: Prices are falling in most regions.
• Chicken cutting: Price reduction on all items except skin, soup sets and mechanically separated minced meat (MSM).

Conclusions for Week 45: Increased pork production in September could support prices during the holiday season. November traditionally sees lower demand for meat due to unsold stock, which will lead to lower poultry prices and negatively impact purchasing activity. Live pig prices are expected to stagnate or decline further, while prices for pork carcasses may also fall.