Live pig imports in Hungary decreased by almost half

By: STA Date: 2025. 09. 02. 09:15

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According to the Central Statistical Office (KSH), Hungary’s live pig exports decreased by 21.1 percent to 13.3 thousand tons in January-June 2025 compared to the volume sold on the foreign market in the same period of 2024.

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Live pig imports fell by 48.2 percent to 19.2 thousand tons. The volume of pork sold on the international market decreased by 12.4 percent (73.2 thousand tons) and its value by 17.0 percent during the observed period. The volume of pork imports decreased by 22.4 percent (59.6 thousand tons) and its value by 22 percent during the same period. According to AKI PÁIR data, the producer price of domestically produced slaughter pigs, excluding VAT and transport costs, was 779 forints/kilogram of carcass warm weight in July 2025, a decrease of 7.4 percent compared to the average price a year earlier.

AKI PÁIR