Great Britain Standard Pig Price average carcase weight
Great Britain Standard Pig Price average carcase weight stood at 91.86 kg on Sep 19, 2026, according to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). It is one of the indicators in the Weekly food and farm prices table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Apr 5, 2014 to Sep 19, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Weekly food and farm prices table
| Indicator | 19-09-2026 | 12-09-2026 | 05-09-2026 | 29-08-2026 | 22-08-2026 | 15-08-2026 | 08-08-2026 | 01-08-2026 | 25-07-2026 | 18-07-2026 | |
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| Standard Pig Price, throughput and carcase measures (AHDB) | |||||||||||
| Average carcase weight | 91.86 | 92.26 | 91.63 | 90.88 | 90.75 | 90.02 | 89.9 | 89.79 | 90.13 | 89.62 | |
| Average backfat probe | 11.51 | 11.53 | 11.54 | 11.36 | 11.32 | 11.33 | 11.17 | 11.18 | 11.3 | 11.33 |
Understanding great Britain Standard Pig Price average carcase weight
Slaughterhouse returns from Great Britain monitor the average deadweight of processed carcases, measuring physical growth trends across the commercial livestock herd. This metric calculates the mean mass in kilograms for animals meeting standard grading specifications, excluding offal, head, and feet. Unlike liveweight measures taken on the farm, this figure reflects the dressed carcase after slaughter and trimming, serving as a primary indicator of carcase yield.
Interpreting these weights requires recognising seasonal feeding patterns, as finishing diets change between pasture and indoor periods. Analysts should monitor year-on-year figures rather than consecutive weekly changes to avoid misinterpreting short-term slaughter age adjustments. Comparing this metric against throughput counts helps explain whether total meat production shifts are driven by animal numbers or biological growth.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this weight measured live or after slaughter?
- The metric records the average deadweight of the dressed carcase after processing.
- How do seasonal feeding practices affect carcase weight?
- Transitions between spring grass and winter cereal diets frequently alter the average growth rate and final carcase mass.
- Can this series be used to estimate total national meat tonnage?
- Yes, multiplying average carcase weight by total throughput yields an estimate of aggregate dressed meat volume.