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The board of directors of Proviande, the Swiss pork industry association, has expressed its support for the initiatives promoted by Suisseporcs to reduce overproduction in the Swiss pork market and better align supply with demand. The sector has been facing overproduction for months, which has put downward pressure on prices and eroded farm profitability.
As part of the measures adopted, a levy of 0.20 Swiss francs per kilogram of carcass weight was applied to slaughtered pigs from February 16, 2026, to finance a fund aimed at easing market pressure. According to Proviande, the initial measures have already shown positive effects, and due to improved seasonal demand for pork, this levy will be reduced to 0.10 francs/kg starting May 4, 2026.
The fund, created at the request of Suisseporcs and managed by Proviande, finances market regulation measures aimed at preventing a further buildup of supply in the coming months. The industry believes the situation could become strained again in the fall, so further actions are not ruled out, including the export of half carcasses as a possible market relief tool.
Furthermore, on May 27, Suisseporcs will present a plan for the voluntary cessation of breeding sow places with the aim of reducing production capacity more structurally and stabilizing the Swiss pork market in the medium term.
May 4, 2026 / Proviande/ Switzerland.
https://www.proviande.ch
