Although prices have only moved ahead by 1-3p/kg the general sentiment is that there could be more on offer soon.

The DAPP also firmed up slightly and is now quoted at 100.52p. Better spot quotes should help to lift the DAPP in the weeks ahead.

Pigmeat prices still remain at a discount compared to beef and lamb, where producer prices have risen by up to 20% since the start of the year.

Most spot quotes for bacon on Friday (21 April) were in the 101–105p/kg range with cutters worth a 4-6p/kg premium.

But cull sow prices are easing due to ongoing movement restrictions in Europe and higher import tariffs to Russia.

Most quotes were in the 80–84p/kg range and larger sows have been netting returns of £140 and over.

The euro has remained almost static, opening on Monday (24 April) worth 69.1p. A weaker pound would help cull sow quotes and also put up the price of imports.

Source: Fwi