# European pig production financial crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-pig-production-financial-crisis > Updated: 2026-10-03T10:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. European pig producers are experiencing a financial crisis driven by oversupply, weak demand, and high production costs. In Germany, slaughter prices have fallen significantly below production costs, resulting in losses exceeding 55 euro per pig. Similar trends are observed in Spain, where farmers have been selling livestock below cost for nine months, and in Denmark, where a surplus of pigs has prompted discussions regarding the use of processing plants in other nations. The crisis is further complicated by African Swine Fever (ASF) limiting exports and increased competition from Brazilian meat and Chinese production. In Poland, the situation remains critical as farmers face substantial losses during the fattening cycle. While market rates showed slight improvement in September compared to August, selling prices remain well below the break-even point. Polish producers also face high dependency on imports, with approximately 40% of slaughtered pigs originating from abroad, primarily from Denmark. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-03: Polish pig farmers face significant losses in fattening cycle Polish pig farmers face losses exceeding 300 PLN per animal due to high production costs and market volatility, compounded by a heavy reliance on imports from countries like Denmark. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-pig-farmers-face-significant-losses-in-fattening-cycle ### 2026-09-27: European pig producers face financial crisis amid oversupply Pig producers across Europe, including Germany, Spain, and Poland, are facing severe financial losses driven by oversupply, high production costs, and trade pressures from China and Brazil. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-pig-producers-face-financial-crisis-amid-oversupply --- Cite as: European pig production financial crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-pig-production-financial-crisis