Pork prices at farms have dropped from 1.50 €/kg in October to 1.01 €/kg in January. According to the Origin-Destination Price Index (IPOD), this 32.7% decrease has not reached shops, where the average price has risen to 6.75 €/kg. This suggests that intermediaries are increasing their profit margins.
“"What is clear is that the farmer with their own livestock is not winning."
In Lleida, sliced loin is sold at an average of 7.27 €/kg. The halt in exports to countries like Mexico and Japan has forced the industry to store meat in cold storage, as international markets reject shipments due to African Swine Fever (ASF) concerns.
“"ASF is a problem for the entire chain."
The Generalitat has authorized new equipment to monitor wild boars in the Vallès Occidental region. Other staples like potatoes and oranges are also seeing prices quintuple between the fields and supermarket shelves due to poor harvests.
