Polish consumer prices and piglet market see notable declines as inflation eases

In the week of 26 2026, piglet prices fell sharply across Europe. In Poland the average price dropped from 334 zł in week 23 to 263 zł, while Germany saw a fall from 52 € to 40 €, Denmark from 390 DKK to 275 DKK and the Netherlands from 41 € to 30 €. The lower prices affect both imported and domestic piglets and add pressure to Polish pork producers.

Poland’s consumer‑price index for June 2026 eased to 2.5 % year‑on‑year, down from 3.1 % in May. The monthly change was –0.5 %, the strongest decline since 2016. The drop was driven by fuel (‑7.4 % m/m) and food (‑0.7 % m/m) price reductions. Food and non‑alcoholic beverages were the only component to fall in annual terms (‑0.3 %). Energy prices remained higher year‑on‑year (+4.8 %).

The slower inflation feed into pension indexation: the 2027 pension “waloryzacja” is projected at 3.66 % – markedly lower than the 5.3 % applied in 2026. Retail food prices also fell, with tomatoes, peppers and oil among the biggest discounts, while only a few items such as potatoes rose modestly.

Economists note a clear de‑inflation trend but caution that fuel price volatility and a weak pork market – where slaughter prices stay around 5.6‑6.0 zł/kg despite a major processor’s temporary price hike – could keep agricultural producers in difficulty and may limit future price recoveries.