Great Britain Standard Pig Price, EU specification
Great Britain Standard Pig Price, EU specification stood at 180.84 Pence per 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) | |||||||||||
| SPP price, EU specification | 180.84 | 180.4 | 180.16 | 180.15 | 178.39 | 179.51 | 178.26 | 180.41 | 178.34 | 179.7 | |
| SPP price, UK specification | 177.81 | 177.38 | 177.13 | 177.1 | 175.36 | 176.44 | 175.21 | 177.32 | 175.3 | 176.63 |
Understanding great Britain Standard Pig Price, EU specification
Commercial slaughterhouses in Great Britain submit transaction values reflecting abattoir gate prices for carcases graded according to European Union classification standards. This pricing metric measures the average return per kilogram paid to producers for animals meeting standardised lean meat percentage requirements, excluding transport costs and non-standard cuts. It differs from alternative domestic specifications by applying a uniform continental grading grid, allowing direct comparison with European import values.
When reviewing these figures, analysts must account for potential revisions arising from late submission of abattoir returns. Seasonal supply shifts and currency fluctuations against continental trading partners frequently influence short-term movements. Comparing this series against domestic specification prices helps isolate the financial impact of varying classification grids on producer returns.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the EU specification pricing standard entail?
- It applies standardised European criteria for carcase weight and lean meat percentage to determine the baseline trading value.
- Are transport costs included in this price per kilogram?
- No, the series reflects deadweight prices at the abattoir gate before haulage adjustments.
- How frequently are these price estimates revised?
- Initial weekly estimates can be adjusted in subsequent releases if late returns are received from participating abattoirs.