Over the last decade, the price of fresh pork carcasses and half-carcasses in Portugal showed fluctuations, with an overall increasing trend until 2018 when the price peaked. The price then moderated in subsequent years, particularly in 2020 and 2021, before stabilizing at 3.17 Euros per kilogram. This represents a 0% change from 2011 to 2021. Over the last two years, prices remained stable with no significant variation. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years highlights a slight increase.

Future trends to watch for:

Consumer demand for healthier and alternative protein sources impacting pork consumption.
Regulatory changes related to animal welfare and environmental concerns potentially increasing production costs.
Supply chain disruptions and global economic shifts affecting import and export dynamics.