Pig Farming Profitability Calculator
Calculate potential earnings and profitability for pig fattening and breeding operations in Kenya with FAO stage-based feed costs, break-even analysis, and feed price sensitivity
Farming Model
Buy weaners, fatten to market weight, sell by head or live weight.
Number of Weaners
Purchase Price per Weaner (KES)
Typical range: KES 4,000–8,000 (2-3 month weaners)
Mortality Rate (%)
Normal fattening: 2–10%
Target Sale Age
24 weeks ≈ 84 kg · 28 weeks ≈ 105 kg
Feed: 240.2 kg / pig
Feed Price per kg (KES)
Greenfield Millers: KES 35–40/kg · varies by feed type
Sale Method
Sale Price per Pig (KES)
60–70 kg pig: KES 13,000–16,000 · 80–100 kg: KES 20,000–35,000
Profitability Analysis
Total Cost
KES 184,096
Profit / Loss
KES -4,096
Cost Breakdown
Key Metrics
Feed Price Sensitivity
| Feed Price | Feed Cost | Profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| KES 35/kg | 84,084 | 7,916 | 4.6% |
| KES 40/kg ◀ | 96,096 | -4,096 | -2.2% |
| KES 45/kg | 108,108 | -16,108 | -8.2% |
| KES 50/kg | 120,120 | -28,120 | -13.5% |
Estimates based on Kenya farmer guides, FAO Kenya pig sector data, and supplier prices (2024–2026). Results vary by location, management, feed quality, and market channel. Feed typically accounts for ~80% of production cost. Do not compare retail pork prices to farmgate live-pig revenue — retail includes slaughter, transport, cold-chain, and retail margin.
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