For example, in the Center the price was fixed at the level of 52,5-54,5 UAH/kg, in the East the prices were within 53-54 UAH/kg, in the Western regions - 50,5-53 UAH/kg. The main reason for the pressure on prices is considered by meat processors as inactive sale of pork. At the same time, a number of operators state that this week the market has slightly recovered in comparison with the "calm" conditions of the first half of July.
In addition, both producers and processors note that the decrease in purchase prices for pigs of slaughter conditions in the middle of summer is a traditional seasonal change. Thus, in previous years, trade activity weakened because of the vacation season, which caused an outflow of population from the cities, as well as the reorientation of some consumers to the seasonal fruits, berries and vegetables. The corresponding weakening of quotations usually precedes their increase in August under the influence of the seasonally lower supply of pork due to the slowdown of growth of pigs in hot conditions.
Regional ranges of average purchase prices for Category I live hogs for the 29th week of 2022.
Source: Analytical department of the AUPB
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