April 11, 2022

Netherlands requests for biggest amount of EU private storage aid for pork

The European Union's private storage aid for pork came into force in March and according to the data, as of March 30, aid had been requested for a total of 12,356 tonnes, with the Netherlands as the member state that has requested aid for the largest volume, with 3,855 tonnes.

This is followed by Spain with 2,995 tonnes. Denmark requested 2,320 tonnes while Germany asked for 2,320 tonnes. Other countries requesting aid are France (423 tonnes), Belgium (277 tonnes) and Sweden (171 tonnes).

The largest volume of applications is for 60 days of storage, with a total of 8,363 tonnes, followed by 1,657 tonnes for 150 days, 1,581 tonnes for 90 days and only 756 tonnes for 120 days.

- Pig333