Forecast of the number of cattle and pigs for slaughter, selected quarters and half-years 2025 and 2026
Slight decrease in the number of cattle and pigs for slaughter expected for this and next year
For the first time, we are publishing a forecast of the volume of cattle and pig production for the current and next year. According to the forecast, in 2025–2026 a slight decrease in production is expected for both cattle and pigs.
Cattle production estimated to decline only slightly
We estimate that there will not be any major changes in the cattle production and we forecast that the number of cattle for slaughter will decrease slightly. Since the number of cattle on 1 December 2024 was similar as a year before and assuming that import and export will remain on the same level as in 2024, our forecast is that the number of cattle for slaughter will decrease by 0.6% compared to 2024 and in 2026 by an additional 1%.
Pig production expected to decreased more
As regards pig production, we are forecasting a 1% decline in the number of pigs for slaughter and a further 4% decline in 2026. The forecast is based on the current negative trends in slaughter (in slaughterhouses and on farms) and on the assumption that in the next two years import of pigs will decrease and export will increase (but not as much as in previous years).
Tables with the latest data are available in the SiStat Database.
We estimate that there will not be any major changes in the cattle production and we forecast that the number of cattle for slaughter will decrease slightly. Since the number of cattle on 1 December 2024 was similar as a year before and assuming that import and export will remain on the same level as in 2024, our forecast is that the number of cattle for slaughter will decrease by 0.6% compared to 2024 and in 2026 by an additional 1%.
Pig production expected to decreased more
As regards pig production, we are forecasting a 1% decline in the number of pigs for slaughter and a further 4% decline in 2026. The forecast is based on the current negative trends in slaughter (in slaughterhouses and on farms) and on the assumption that in the next two years import of pigs will decrease and export will increase (but not as much as in previous years).
Tables with the latest data are available in the SiStat Database.
METHODOLOGICAL NOTE
The mandatory preparation of forecast data is stipulated by the new Regulation (EU) No. 2022/2379 and its Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 2023/2745 regarding livestock statistics.
Gross indigenous production (GIP) is the number of animals slaughtered plus the balance of trade for the same kind of live animals. GIP is forecasted based on previous trends of data and the latest reported numbers of livestock broken down by the categories.
Additional explanations are available in the methodological explanations.
Gross indigenous production (GIP) is the number of animals slaughtered plus the balance of trade for the same kind of live animals. GIP is forecasted based on previous trends of data and the latest reported numbers of livestock broken down by the categories.
Additional explanations are available in the methodological explanations.
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