Live pig prices on December 18, 2024: Rise continues in the North

Live pig prices on December 18 in the North

In the Northern region, the prices of live pigs in Bac Giang, Hung Yen, Hai Duong, and Ha Noi increased by VND 1,000, trading at VND 66,000/kg – the highest in the region.

Except for Lao Cai and Ninh Binh, which remain at VND 64,000/kg, other localities are purchasing at VND 65,000/kg.

Thus, the live pig prices in the Northern region on December 18, 2024, are trading at VND 64,000 - 66,000/kg.

Live pig prices on December 18 in the Central and Central Highlands

The live pig market in the Central and Central Highlands regions remains stable compared to yesterday.

Specifically, the prices in Thanh Hoa, Lam Dong, and Dak Lak are still trading at VND 65,000/kg – the highest in the region.

Meanwhile, traders in Quang Tri, Hue, and Khanh Hoa are purchasing at VND 62,000/kg – the lowest in the region.

The prices in other localities are stable at VND 63,000 - 64,000/kg.

Thus, the live pig prices in the Central and Central Highlands regions on December 18, 2024, are trading around VND 62,000 - 65,000/kg.

Live pig prices on December 18 in the South

The live pig market in the Southern region remains unchanged compared to yesterday.

Specifically, the price in Tien Giang is trading at VND 62,000/kg – the lowest in the region.

Traders in Kien Giang, Hau Giang, Bac Lieu, Tra Vinh, and Ben Tre are purchasing at VND 63,000/kg.

The prices in other localities continue to range around VND 64,000 - 65,000/kg.

Thus, live pig prices in the Southern region on December 18, 2024, are trading within the range of VND 62,000 - 66,000/kg.

Kien Giang intensifies measures to prevent African Swine Fever

According to reports, as of October 2024, Kien Giang province had 11 African Swine Fever outbreaks, all within 21 days, in the districts of Hon Dat and U Minh Thuong. Meanwhile, several neighbouring provinces are also facing outbreaks, with incidents of pigs suspected of being infected or already sick being sold rapidly.

Small-scale farms are restocking and increasing their herds in anticipation of the end-of-year market demand, but many farms still face limitations in terms of facilities, hygiene conditions, and disease prevention skills. Many farmers are hesitant to vaccinate their pigs against African Swine Fever due to concerns over additional costs.

$ 1 = VND 25.161 - Source: Vietcombank.