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EU pig slaughter set to rise in 2026
Original: EU pig slaughter set to rise in 2026 on strong 2025 returns
Pig slaughterings across the European Union are forecast to increase in 2026, driven by the strong returns farmers earned in 2025. Better margins last year appear to be encouraging producers to expand output, reversing recent pressure on the EU pork sector. Industry watchers are weighing what higher supply could mean for pig prices and export competition.
Why now: Strong 2025 profitability is prompting expectations of expanded EU pork production next year, a key signal for meat markets.
Evidence
- EU pig slaughter set to rise in 2026 on strong 2025 returns · The Pig Site
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