The French pig market saw a drop of 6 cents per kilogram this week in Plérin, while markets in northern Europe kept their prices steady despite a large supply. In Germany, slaughterhouses remained busy, but the market showed less energy due to an ample supply of pigs. In Denmark, prices stayed the same, with little activity in trading. In the Netherlands, Vion, a major meat processor, kept its pricing steady in a market where the supply of meat is hard to match with the demand from slaughterhouses. Overall, the balance between supply and demand has kept prices stable across the region. The biggest drop in pig prices this week was recorded in Plérin, where prices fell by an additional 5 cents on Thursday. Buyers were firm in their pricing demands, which limited the number of transactions. The supply of pigs remains higher than the demand, even though the rate at which pigs are slaughtered has not changed much from week to week. However, the average weight of pigs being slaughtered has increased, suggesting more pigs are entering the market. A study by Rabobank, a major agricultural bank, predicts that the number of sows in Europe could decrease by 1.5 percent in the first half of 2026. If this trend continues into the second half of the year, pig production in 2027 might fall by 1 to 2 percent. Dutch agricultural experts believe this could lead to higher prices for pigs, as reduced supply typically increases market value.