economy

Record and Variable Livestock Prices in Serbia

Record prices for calves in Serbia reached 1,000 din/kg, while pigs and lambs show fluctuations and declines in several regions and slaughterhouses.

Record and Variable Livestock Prices in Serbia

TL;DR

  • Calves of SM breed up to 160 kg reached a record 1,000 din/kg in the Timok region.
  • Prices for calves in other regions ranged from 800 to 900 din/kg.
  • Prices for fattening heifers and bulls of SM breed varied between 410 and 500 din/kg depending on region and weight.
  • Cows for slaughter of SM breed generally sold for 240-300 din/kg, with some areas seeing price drops.
  • Piglet prices (16-25 kg) fluctuated, reaching 380-400 din/kg in some regions and falling in others.
  • Fattening pigs (80-120 kg) traded between 140-160 din/kg, with some declines noted, particularly in the central Banat and Srem regions, as well as around Belgrade.
  • Sows for slaughter remained low at around 120 din/kg.
  • Lamb prices ranged from 450-510 din/kg, with regional increases and decreases observed.
  • Sheep were purchased at around 200-210 din/kg.
  • High prices for breeding rams were noted in Kraljevo, reaching up to 34,000 dinars per head.