Agricultural commodity markets experienced varied price movements across different sectors during recent trading periods, with significant fluctuations observed in both livestock and feed grain categories. The latest market data reveals a complex picture of supply and demand dynamics affecting farmers and agricultural businesses.
Grain and oilseed markets showed predominantly declining trends during the 41st week of 2025. A-wheat prices dropped to 169.84 EUR per ton, representing a decrease of 0.62 EUR from the previous week. Bread wheat followed a similar pattern, falling to 163.35 EUR per ton with a decline of 0.79 EUR. Brewing barley experienced the most significant drop among grains, decreasing by 1.37 EUR to reach 170.29 EUR per ton.
The corn market bucked the downward trend, with grain corn prices surging by 9.90 EUR to reach 168.67 EUR per ton, indicating strong demand or supply constraints in this sector. However, rapeseed prices continued the general decline, falling by 0.96 EUR to 441.15 EUR per ton, maintaining their position as one of the higher-valued commodities in the agricultural market.
Livestock markets demonstrated relative stability with minor fluctuations across different categories. Pig prices remained nearly unchanged, with E-grade pigs trading at 1.92 EUR per kilogram slaughter weight, while S-grade pigs saw a minimal decrease of 0.01 EUR to 1.93 EUR per kilogram slaughter weight. Piglet prices for 28-kilogram animals in 100-unit groups declined by 0.39 EUR to 59.82 EUR per head.
The cattle market showed marginal improvement, with young bulls classified as R3 grade increasing slightly by 0.01 EUR to reach 7.21 EUR per kilogram slaughter weight. This modest gain suggests steady demand for quality beef products in the current market environment.
Feed and forage markets experienced notable changes during September 2025 compared to the previous month. Rapeseed meal prices dropped significantly by 23.28 EUR to 256.26 EUR per ton, while soybean meal with 43/44 percent crude protein content increased by 5.62 EUR to 346.18 EUR per ton. Hay prices in large bales rose modestly by 0.30 EUR to 115.43 EUR per ton, and straw in large bales saw a more substantial increase of 7.89 EUR to reach 97.67 EUR per ton, reflecting seasonal demand patterns and supply availability.
