The price range has widened to 74-77+ UAH/kg, with the highest prices in the East and the lowest in the West.
Adjustment of prices for half-carcasses: the minimum price for chilled pork half-carcasses in skin has decreased to 105 UAH/kg in the western regions.
Most market operators do not expect significant changes, as supply and demand are currently balanced.
Purchase prices for live pigs have remained unchanged for half a season, ranging from 74-76 UAH/kg.
The limited supply of live pigs compensates for low sales activity, which maintains market balance.
Some operators (mainly from the Centre) report lower slaughter weights, which affects supply volumes and the needs of meat processors.
Purchase prices remain in the range of 74-76 UAH/kg.
Pork supply meets demand, which keeps the market in balance.
Despite local forecasts of a possible easing of prices, most meat processors see no reason to reduce prices.
Prices are stable - the purchase range of 74-76 UAH/kg has been maintained for the fifth week in a row.
In the Centre and East, prices have risen by 0.5-1 UAH/kg due to limited supply.
Demand is not weakening, as buyers have been actively booking shipments, and processors expect the current price level to remain.
Purchase prices for slaughter pigs remain at 74-76 UAH/kg, with the weighted average price at 74.2 UAH/kg.
Trade in meat products remains sluggish due to seasonal factors, which may lead to a gradual decline in prices, according to some buyers.
The limited supply of live bait and low import activity may keep prices at the current level until the end of winter.
Prices for live bait remain stable, with quotes hovering around 74-75 UAH/kg for the third week in a row.
Competition among meat processors is intensifying, as the seasonal decline in sales puts pressure on pork prices.
The supply of live bait is limited, not only in the East and Centre, but also in the Western regions, which keeps prices at the current level.
Stable prices: Quotations for slaughter pigs remain at 74-75 UAH/kg in all regions of Ukraine.
Limited supply: The supply of live pigs remains insufficient, which supports price stability.
Uncertainty of forecasts: Processors expect sales to pick up at the start of the new month, but prices may drop by 2-3 UAH/kg due to weak demand and competition between suppliers.
Weighted average market price: 72 UAH/kg (+2.4% w/w).
Price range by region: 69-73 UAH/kg, with an emphasis on the upper limit.
Some deals were concluded at 0.5-2.5 UAH/kg more expensive than last week.
Purchase range: 56-58 UAH/kg.
The reason for the decline is weak demand with sufficient supply.
Lower prices did not stimulate sales.
Market operators expect prices to stabilise or rise.
The lowest prices are observed in the East, while in the West and in the Centre they are higher.
The average market price this week is 60.3 UAH/kg, which is 4.8% less than at the beginning of the month.
The decline is due to a seasonal decline in demand and an oversupply of larger pigs.
Some processors expect prices to stabilise, while others predict a further decline of 4-6% by the end of November.
Prices for slaughter pigs rose to 63.3 UAH/kg in early November.
In most regions, pork is purchased at 62-65 UAH/kg.
Processors differ in their estimates: some see stable demand, while others see a surplus of pork.
Forecast: prices are expected to stabilise or rise to 65 UAH/kg.
At the end of October, prices for slaughter pigs increased by 3.5-6 UAH/kg, reaching 59-60 UAH/kg.
In all regions except the East, prices tend to be at the upper end of the range (60 UAH/kg).
Processors' opinions differ: some feel a shortage of supply, while others see a sufficient volume of cuttings.
Price forecasts: most expect stabilisation or a moderate increase of 2-4 UAH/kg.
Prices for slaughter pigs remained stable at 53-56 UAH/kg for the second week in a row.
Slight fluctuations within 1 UAH/kg were observed, with the average price at 55.1 UAH/kg.
Demand for pork is seasonally weaker, but trade is stable and supply is considered sufficient.
Some buyers expect prices to rise in the next few auctions.
Prices for slaughter pigs declined in mid-October to 53-55 UAH/kg.
The average market price was 55 UAH/kg, which is 6.5% lower than a week earlier.
The main reason for the decline in prices is the seasonal fluctuation in supply and demand.
Some procurers note a decrease in consumer activity due to a shift to other types of protein.
Other operators consider trade to be stable and see no prerequisites for further price reductions.
Brisk market activity caused traditional pre-Easter price increase and narrowed the reqional price gap. The price in Eastern regions of Ukraine varied within 45-48 UAH/kg LWE, the price range in the Centre went up to 47-49 UAH/kg LWE and up to 48-50 UAH/kg LWE in the Western regions.
Live pigs prices stayed within the price range of the previous weeks: Western regions — 46-48 UAH/kg LWE, Center — 43-46 UAH/kg LWE, South — 47-48 UAH/kg LWE, Eastern regions — 43-45 UAH/kg LWE. However, active demand and requests for additional batches caused 0.5-1.5 UAH/kg LWE increase of priced, yet they stayed within the regional ranges.
Uneven market situation caused regional price gap. The Western regions — 46-48 UAH/kg LWE. Center and East of Ukraine — 43-46 UAH/kg LWE and 43-45 UAH/kg LWE, correspondingly. South — 46-47 UAH/kg LWE.
Uneven market situation caused regional price gap. The Western regions — 46-48 UAH/kg LWE. Center and East of Ukraine — 43-46 UAH/kg LWE and 43-45 UAH/kg LWE, correspondingly. South — 46-47 UAH/kg LWE.
Uneven market situation caused regional price gap. The Western regions — 46-48 UAH/kg LWE. Center and East of Ukraine — 43-46 UAH/kg LWE and 43-45 UAH/kg LWE, correspondingly. South — 46-47 UAH/kg LWE.
Uneven market situation caused regional price gap. The highest population density, demand and prices are observed in Western regions — 46-48 UAH/kg LWE. Center and East of Ukraine, more affected by war, feel the pressure of lower slaughter capacity and forced migration of civilians to safer territories. In the Central regions prices vary within 43-46 UAH/kg LWE and 43-45 UAH/kg LWE in the East. Low supply on the South keeps prices within the range of 46-47 UAH/kg LWE.
The majority of stakeholders left the live pigs' price unchanged. The price deviation that did take place in some cases was insignificant — +/- 0,5-1 UAH/kg LWE.
Market players are disoriented and have difficulties selling pigs to slaughter due to logistic issues and forced decrease of slaughter/meat processing capacities.
