Pig farms for sale in Spain

Where are pig farms for sale available?

There is an offer of pig farms for sale in all regions of Spain. However, the offer is greater in those communities with a higher number of pig farms.

These include Galicia, especially the provinces of Lugo, A Coruña, and Pontevedra, Extremadura, primarily the province of Badajoz, Andalusia, the provinces of Huelva and Córdoba, Castilla y León, the province of Salamanca, and Catalonia (province of Lleida).

What production system is most common in pig farms for sale?

In Spain, the production systems in pig farms for sale are mainly two: intensive and extensive.

The most common production system in pig farms for sale is the intensive one, which focuses on raising fattening pigs for meat production.

On the other hand, the extensive system is mainly used for the production of Iberian pork, which spends the final stage of its rearing in the dehesa. During this process, known as montanera, the pigs feed on acorns, holm oaks, and the grasses and herbs of the dehesa.

Is it possible to finance the purchase of pig farms for sale?

Yes, it is possible to finance the purchase of pig farms for sale through credit lines offered by banking institutions, as well as grants and subsidies.

What is the average size of pig farms for sale?

According to data from the National Agricultural Accounting Network (RECAN), from 2021, pig farms for sale in Spain have an average size of 40 livestock units.

How much land is needed to raise pigs?

The land area required for pig farming depends on whether the production system is extensive or intensive.

Extensive farms require more land area due to having fewer pigs per hectare. Generally, there can be 1.25 animals per hectare, meaning around 80 hectares are needed for every 100 pigs.

For intensive farms, since higher animal density is sought, between 0.5 and 1 square meter per 100 pigs is required.

What is the importance of the pig farming sector in Spain?

The dehesas and Mediterranean climate of Spain have made pig farming a deeply rooted tradition. According to the latest figures, there are nearly 34,700 pig farms across the country with more than 30 million pigs, with Galicia, Extremadura, Andalucía, Castilla y León, and Catalonia as the leading regions in the number of farms.

The pork sector is of great importance within the Spanish economy. It is the most significant within livestock farming, accounting for 39% of total production, and also makes up 14% of agricultural production.

On an international level, Spain leads in the number of pigs in the EU, is the second-largest producer in Europe with 19% of production, and the fourth-largest producer worldwide, after China, the United States, and Germany. The high quality of the products, resulting from the combination of historical tradition and favorable climatic conditions, is highly valued in European markets, making the country the second-largest exporter in the EU, just after Germany.

This prominence of Spanish pork in international markets has driven an increase in production and the number of farms in recent years, generating new opportunities for buying and selling pig farms in the market.