From 2009 to 2018, the price per unit of fresh pork carcases and half-carcases in Finland showed volatility, peaking in 2017 at €4.02 per kilogram. The price fluctuated initially with a decrease from 2009 to 2010, followed by increases peaking again in 2013. Post-2013, the prices saw a slight decline and fluctuation until a surge in 2017 before declining in 2018. Over the last two years, minimal year-on-year changes were observed, indicating stabilization. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2014 to 2018 was moderate, highlighting minor average annual changes.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of global trade policies, sustainability practices affecting pig farming, and shifting consumer preferences towards alternative proteins which could influence price stability or volatility in coming years.
