Pig price on March 29, 2025: Sharp decrease in Central and Southern regions

Pig price in the North

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The live pig market in the Northern region on March 29 remained stable in many provinces and cities.

Specifically, the price of 67,000 VND/kg was recorded in Bac Giang, Yen Bai, Lao Cai, Hung Yen, Nam Dinh, Thai Nguyen, Ha Nam, Hanoi , Ninh Binh and Tuyen Quang.

In particular, the two provinces of Phu Tho and Vinh Phuc have slightly adjusted down by 1,000 VND/kg, currently at 66,000 VND/kg.

Meanwhile, Thai Binh continues to maintain a price higher than the general level at 68,000 VND/kg.

In general, pig prices in the North today fluctuated little, mostly sideways and only a few localities decreased slightly.

Pig price in Central Highlands

The Central Highlands region on March 29 witnessed price reductions in many provinces and cities.

A decrease of VND1,000/kg was recorded in Quang Tri, Hue, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan.

Of these, the two provinces of Quang Binh and Khanh Hoa decreased more deeply, with a decrease of 2,000 VND/kg.

Lam Dong and Dak Lak also reduced similarly by 2,000 VND/kg, bringing the price of live pigs in Lam Dong down to 73,000 VND/kg and Dak Lak to 70,000 VND/kg.

In Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Ha Tinh, the price remained unchanged at VND66,000/kg.

Some localities such as Hue, Quang Nam and Quang Ngai still maintain higher prices, at 69,000 VND/kg, although they also recorded a decrease.

Pig price in the South

On March 29, the live pig market in the Southern region continued its downward trend, with many provinces adjusting prices downward.

In Binh Phuoc, Dong Nai, Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Dong Thap, Hau Giang, Tien Giang and Ben Tre, pork prices decreased by VND 1,000/kg.

Provinces with a sharp decrease of more than 2,000 VND/kg include Binh Duong, Tay Ninh, Long An, An Giang and Tra Vinh.

Some areas still maintain high prices such as Vinh Long (75,000 VND/kg), Can Tho (76,000 VND/kg) and Ca Mau (77,000 VND/kg), unchanged from the previous day.

In Kien Giang, Bac Lieu and Soc Trang, the price decreased slightly by VND 1,000/kg, all down to VND 75,000/kg.

Causes and trend forecasts

According to experts, the price of live pigs is likely to continue to decrease, especially in the Northern and Central regions. The apprehension of farmers and processing enterprises has made transactions in the market less active.

One of the main reasons for the prolonged price decline is the excess supply after the Lunar New Year holiday. Many farmers sold their livestock at the same time, combined with the fear of disease recurrence, causing supply to far exceed demand.

In addition, production costs remain high while selling prices have fallen, significantly narrowing the profit margins of livestock farmers. If this situation continues, many households may face the risk of losses if prices do not recover soon in April.

In addition, the changing seasons also affect pork consumption demand. Major distribution channels such as restaurants, schools, and industrial parks have not yet operated at full capacity after the holiday, causing consumption pressure to be concentrated on retail channels, which currently have low purchasing power.

Hung Le (t/h)

Source: https://doanhnghiepvn.vn/kinh-te/gia-heo-hoi-ngay-29-3-2025-giam-manh-tai-mien-trung-va-mien-nam/20250329101451025