UK and EU deadweight pig prices

Weekly grade S pig reference prices (p/kg dw)

Source: AHDB, EU Commission

Specific sow quotations (week ended 23 November 2025)

Source: Vion Farming, Danish Crown, AMI

*Converted at weekly rate of 1 € = 0.88157

Please treat comparisons across countries with caution as the reference prices are ‘gross prices’ - before deductions or retrospective bonuses. In some countries, such as the UK, there are below-the-line deductions from the gross price, which are carried by the producer, like procurement, transport, meat inspection, classification, levy, lorry washing and insurances. In other countries, some or all of these costs are covered by processors which increases processor expenses and results in a lower price paid direct to producers. Additionally, while prices are expressed on a cold weight basis, producers in various EU countries may be paid on a cold weight, hot weight or liveweight basis. Hot and liveweight prices will be converted into a cold weight equivalent and these conversion factors can vary across countries.

The lean meat percentages of pigs are recorded at slaughter by abattoirs on an EU scale, with pigs being classified as a being either S, E, U, R, O and P grade. Grade S pigs are those with a lean meat percentage of recorded cold carcase weight of 60% or more, with grade E pigs having a percentage of 55% or more but less than 60%.    

This dataset was produced by our Data and Analysis Team. To find out more about the team, visit the Data and Analysis team page.

If you need any further help, email Martin, Dorian, Gavin or Esther at econ@ahdb.org.uk.