Pig price on October 6, 2024: Slight decrease in some northern localities

DNVN – The price of live pigs on October 6, 2024 continued to fluctuate between 64,000 and 69,000 VND/kg. In general, the live pig market is gradually returning to stability after a period of strong fluctuations.

Pig price in the North

Last week, the Northern pig market recorded a
adjusted down in many provinces and cities, with purchase prices ranging from 68,000 to
69,000 VND/kg.

Notably, localities such as Bac Giang, Thai Nguyen, Hung
Yen, Hai Duong, Thai Binh and Hanoi all recorded live pig prices reaching 69,000 VND/kg.

Pig price in Central Highlands

In the Central Highlands region, the price of live pigs also increased.
adjusted down 1,000 VND/kg, currently trading between 64,000 and 68,000 VND
VND/kg.

Specifically, in provinces such as Nghe An, Dak Lak and Ninh Thuan, prices
Pigs have decreased slightly in the past week. Thua Thien Hue and Ninh Thuan are currently having
The price of live pigs is the lowest in the region, at 64,000 VND/kg.

Pig price in the South

In the South, pig prices between provinces and cities are not different.
many large differences. Over the past week, the market has recorded fluctuations
mixed, with prices ranging from 64,000 to 66,000 VND/kg.

Specifically, in localities such as Binh Phuoc, Dong Nai, Binh
Duong, Long An, Dong Thap, Ben Tre, An Giang and Ho Chi Minh City, live pig price recorded
receive an increase or decrease of 1,000 to 2,000 VND/kg.

Pig prices remain high due to limited supply, creating
favorable conditions for increased imports of frozen meat, while concerns
Concerns about smuggled pigs still exist.

Nationwide, the average price of live pigs reached 66,300 VND/kg.
Meanwhile, in China, the price of live pigs continues to decrease, currently at 63,100 VND/kg.

Forecasting supply and livestock situation

Mr. Nguyen Kim Doan, Vice President of Dong Nai Province Livestock Association
Nai said that although the supply of live pigs is somewhat limited and affected by the storm,
Floods, the market from now until the end of the year does not need to worry too much about meat supply, because
The pig herds of large enterprises are still growing steadily.

According to the report of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development,
As of the end of September, the total herd of pigs nationwide reached over 26 million, an increase of 2.2% over the previous year.
compared to the same period last year. The poultry flock also increased sharply, with 570.8 million heads, an increase of
3.4% compared to the same period in 2023. However, the main concern of livestock farmers
Meat imports are still increasing sharply.

Thanh Mai (t/h)

Source: https://doanhnghiepvn.vn/kinh-te/gia-heo-hoi-ngay-6-10-2024-giam-nhe-tai-mot-so-dia-phuong-mien-bac/20241006084722505