The last trading week of September ended without significant changes. Most consignments were purchased in the range of 97–100+ UAH/kg, similar to previous weeks. Price adjustments were occasional and did not exceed 1 UAH/kg, bringing the average market rate to 97.6 UAH/kg, which is 0.2% lower than the previous week.
According to representatives of the meat processing industry, prices for chilled pork halves have also remained mostly unchanged, which has led some operators to expect further stability. In their view, the relative balance of supply and demand, along with planned sales dynamics, creates conditions for stable quotations in upcoming trades.
At the same time, other processors note that the recent sharp drop in temperatures has weakened demand for chilled pork, while supply is beginning to show signs of recovery. The average slaughter weight of animals has increased compared to previous weeks, and some suppliers of live pigs are now more active in sales. Furthermore, competition among domestic suppliers of chilled halves and cuts is intensifying, while imported raw material is exerting growing pressure on sales.
As a result, some buyers believe that live pig prices will soon reflect seasonal trends and begin to decline gradually. However, the limited availability of live pigs will likely restrain the pace and duration of such a decline. Therefore, some meat processors predict that any negative price adjustments will be minor (within 2–3 UAH/kg) and may lead to the consolidation of prices within a narrower corridor across all regions of the country.
