In response to BPEX's request for the perfect submissions of Export Health Certificates for pork, particularly for China, Animal Health and the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) has provided the following statistics: out of the 431 certificates issued for China, during the first four months of 2013, about 11% had to be resubmitted and 6% were amended.
Meanwhile, the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) Export Award, sponsored by the Food & Drink Exporters' Association, is taking place as the FDF celebrates its centenary. Entries must be posted on www.fdf.org.uk by June 14.
France
There are rumours that the Gad abattoir in Brittany may closed down by the end of August. The abattoir, which went into receivership in mid-February, could be saved if an agreeable offer is received by June 10.
Piglets: It is difficult for the French market to remain stable. High production costs and offers tailored to market requirements resulted in prices remaining relatively stable. FNP-FNCBV prices were higher by US$0.01 last week for 25kg weaners and US$0.25 higher for 8kg piglets.
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Pork prices Rungis - Week commencing 3 June 2013 | |
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Cut name |
Price range (Euro/Kg) |
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Back fat, rind-on |
0.60 |
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Trimmings |
1.27 |
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Leg |
2.58 |
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Loin including chump |
2.95 |
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Loin excluding chump |
2.74 |
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Belly extra without trimmings |
2.68 |
Denmark
Due to Norwegian customs regulations, Tulip sells bacon in Norway that is processed using only Norwegian raw materials which do not attract import duty. Packaging is similar to that of Danish Tulip packs used in Denmark. According to the Norwegian agricultural newspaper, Bondebladet, the bacon is processed in Denmark and Germany using Norwegian pork, before being shipped back to Norway. Tulip's CEO in Norway, Dennis Lucassen, says that Tulip cannot reveal the source of their pork for competitive reasons. However, he maintains that it comes from Norwegian slaughterhouses and Tulip insists that their Norwegian bacon can be traced back to farm of origin. Norwegian processor and Tulip competitor in Norway, Nortura, states that processing Norwegian pork abroad is not good for their food or agricultural sectors. (Source, Landbrugsavisen).
European markets remained unchanged with a stable market for hams, necks, and tenderloins. Loin sales are reported to have been slightly weaker. Shoulders and trimmings are sold on a difficult market. The bacon market in the UK is also under some pressure, as there is currently a large supply of backs. On third country markets, sales are unchanged with satisfactory volumes to Japan and China, and a reasonable trade with Russia.
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Danish Slaughterhouses - payments week commencing 3 June 2013 | ||
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Slaughterhouse |
Danish Crown |
Tican |
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Slaughter pigs (70.0 – 86.9 kg) |
Euro 1.426 |
Euro 1.426 |
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Difference to last week |
unchanged |
unchanged |
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Sows (Above 129.9 kg) |
Euro 0.918 |
Euro 0.918 |
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Difference to last week |
unchanged |
unchanged |
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Boars (Above 109.9 kg) |
Euro 0.786 |
Euro 0.786 |
|
Difference to last week |
unchanged |
unchanged |
Germany
In the first full slaughter week since mid-May, pig throughputs were barely sufficient to meet slaughterers' requirements. A number of producers are reported to be holding pigs back in anticipation of higher prices next week. At the same time, the demand for pork remains comparably low. Flooding in several German regions also subdued demand. However, analysts expect demand to increase due to the long overdue improvement in the weather. As a result, a price rise is anticipated for next week.
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Pork prices Hamburg Market Week commencing 3 June 2013 | |
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Cut name |
Price range (Euro/Kg) |
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Round cut leg |
2.30/2.35 |
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Leg (boneless, rindless max fat level 3mm |
3.00/3.20 |
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Boneless Shoulder |
2.40/2.60 |
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Picnic Shoulder |
1.90/2.10 |
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Collar |
2.55/2.75 |
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Belly (bone in, ex-breast) |
2.40/2.55 |
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Sheet Boned Belly (rindless) |
2.25/2.45 |
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Jowl |
1.55/1.70 |
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Half Pig Carcasses U class. |
1.94/2.02 |
Spain
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Pork prices Barcelona Market Week commencing 3 June 2013 | |
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Cut Name |
Price range (Euro/Kg) |
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Gerona Loin Chops |
2.38/2.41 |
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Loin Eye Muscle |
3.23/3.26 |
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Spare Ribs |
2.93/2.96 |
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Fillets |
5.23/5.26 |
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Round Cut Legs |
2.68/2.71 |
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Cooked Ham |
2.51/2.54 |
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Rindless Picnic Shoulder |
1.66/1.69 |
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Belly |
2.37/2.40 |
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Smoked Belly with Spare Rib Section Cut off |
2.80/2.83 |
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Shoulder chap or Head Jowls |
1.13/1.16 |
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Back Fat, Rindless |
0.68/0.71 |
Portugal
In a difficult economic climate, Portuguese consumers have given the thumbs up to pork. Consumption is up around 6% in volume. Penetration is rising although purchase frequency has declined. The basket value has increased despite cheaper cuts being purchased. The two largest retailers, Continente and Pingo Doce, are benefiting from the trend due to their aggressive pricing policy. All other retailers, including butchers, are losing market share. Overall, there are few demographic or geographical differences in pork consumption in Portugal. (Source, Kantar)
China
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Chinese wholesale prices week commencing 3 June 2013 | |||
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　 |
Price (RMB/Kg) |
£/Kg |
change on week |
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Pig Carcase |
19.56 |
2.05 |
3.93% |
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Source: BOACL | |||
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Prices collected from wholesale markets in 36 medium and large Chinese cities | |||
