The average price for live pork at the beginning of the third decade of August increased compared to the previous week by 6% to 47 UAH (1.53 euros) per kilogram and it is expected to grow by 3% in the following week, according to the Analytical Department of the Association “Svinari Ukraine”.
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The Ukrainian association estimates that most domestic producers will increase their prices by 1-2.5 UAH (0.03-0.08 euros) per kilogram, making the pork prices surpass 50 UAH (1.63 euros) per kilogram.
The increase in prices is caused by a shortage in pork supply and the high demand for animals which have not reached the standard slaughter weight, and the outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF).
