As Germany dwindles, Spain’s market takes over

Finisher pigs on a farm in Germany. Photo: Henk Riswick
Finisher pigs on a farm in Germany. Photo: Henk Riswick
When it comes to pigs, Germany has had a leading position in Europe for years. Now that the industry is being cut back bit by bit, this position is under pressure. Spain’s position, however, is expected to grow. What is going on in Germany? Only 1 decade ago, there was a strong belief that the emphasis of Europe’s pig production would shift to the east – with Germany being a stable, centrally located engine. Fast forward to 2022 and things appear to have been shaken up. Eastern Europe�


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Rene Stevens Freelance correspondent