A 15.4 percent price drop for animals and animal products compared to the previous year month is attributable among other things to the decreased prices for milk. The price of milk in September 2026 was 20.6 percent lower than in September 2025. Compared to the previous month, August 2026, milk prices rose by 2.6 percent. For eggs, there was a price increase of 6.1 percent within one year.
In September 2026, the prices for animals were 13.5 percent lower than in September 2025. This was mainly due to the 18.6 percent price drop in slaughtered pigs, while beef prices also fell by 13.4 percent. Chicken prices were 2.6 percent lower in September 2026 than in September 2025. The price reduction for this was caused by a 4.7 percent decrease in the price of chicken. However, there was a 0.6 percent price increase for other poultry (ducks and turkeys), according to the Federal Office.
