Livestock and fishery commodities’ price, August 15: Live pork increases by VND 1,000-4,000 this week

Livestock and fishery commodity prices today, August 15, are stable in the fishery market. Meanwhile, live pork prices increase sharply by VND 1,000-4,000 per kilogram in the North but are pretty stable in the Central this week.

Live pork prices

Live pork prices today, August 15, in the Northern market, have increased by VND 1,000-4,000 per kilogram in some provinces compared to last weekend.

Specifically, the live pork price is VND 55,000 per kilogram in Lao Cai, and Thai Binh provinces, after a VND 1,000 increase.

The live pork price in Tuyen Quang province is VND 55,000 per kilogram, after the highest increase of VND 4,000.

After a VND 2,000 increase, the live pork price in Bac Giang province and Ha Noi City is VND 56,000 per kilogram.

The live pork price is the region’s highest VND 57,000 per kilogram Hung Yen province, after a VND 3,000.

In North Central Coast and Central Highlands, live pork prices today also have no change compared to yesterday, but fluctuate by VND 1,000-2,000 per kilogram compared to last weekend.

The live pork price is the highest as VND 55,000 per kilogram in Thua Thien Hue, Quang Ngai, Ninh Thuan provinces.

The lowest live pork price is VND 53,000 per kilogram in Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Binh Thuan provinces.

In the South, live pork prices keep the lowest level in the country.

After VND 2,000 increase, live pork prices in Ca Mau and Bac Lieu provinces are VND 52,000 per kilogram, the same in Binh Phuoc, Binh Duong, Tay Ninh provinces and Ho Chi Minh City.

Live pork prices in the remaining provinces are ranging from VND 52,000 to VND 53,000 per kilogram.

White shrimp prices

In Bac Lieu and Ca Mau provinces, white shrimp prices today, August 15, are up in most types compared to yesterday.

Specifically, 20 head-sized white shrimp prices are VND 200,000-220,000 per kilogram, increasing by VND 3,000.

25 head-sized white shrimp prices are VND 152,000-157,000 per kilogram, increasing by VND 3,000.

30 head-sized white shrimp prices are VND 132,000-134,000 per kilogram, increasing by VND 2,000.

40 head-sized white shrimp prices are VND 111,000-113,000 per kilogram, unchanged compared to yesterday.

50 head-sized white shrimp prices is VND 97,000-98,000 per kilogram, increasing by VND 2,000.

60 head-sized white shrimp prices are VND 87,500-88,500 per kilogram.

Pangasius prices

In the past three months, the price of pangasius and breeds has decreased by 30-50% in the Mekong Delta due to the export market facing many difficulties. According to the Vietnam Pangasius Association, in the first two months of the year, pangasius prices were at high about VND 30,000-31,000 per kilogram, but now only VND 20,500-22,500.

In Dong Thap, An Giang, Can Tho and Hau Giang provinces, pangasius prices today, August 15, are VND 21,000-22,000 per kilogram, unchanged compared to yesterday.

Prices for 30-35 head-sized pangasius breeds are VND 25,000-30,000 per kilogram, increasing by VND 7,000-10,000 compared to last month. However, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), the pangasius breed prices must be VND 40,000-50,000 per kilogram, so pangasius breed producers are profitable.

Pangasius is one of the key export products of the seafood industry. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, pangasius's export turnover in 2021 is estimated at US$ 2-2.2 billion. Currently, Vietnamese pangasius products are present in 125 markets. The main markets are China, the United States, the EU, and ASEAN countries.

Snakehead prices

In Dong Thap, An Giang, and Tra Vinh provinces, snakehead prices today, August 15, are VND 47,000-48,000 per kilogram, are unchanged compared to yesterday, but increase by VND 10,000-15,000 compared to the same period of last year.

Prices for 500-700 head-sized snakehead breeds are VND 200-300 per head, unchanged compared to yesterday.

Red tilapia prices

In Dong Thap, An Giang, Vinh Long and Hau Giang provinces, red tilapia prices today, August 15, are VND 34,000-35,000 per kilogram, unchanged compared to yesterday.

Prices for 30-40 head-sized red tilapia breeds are VND 22,000-25,000 per kilogram, unchanged compared to yesterday.

Bronze featherback prices

In Dong Thap, An Giang, Vinh Long and Hau Giang provinces, bronze featherback prices today, August 15, are VND 45,000-46,000 per kilogram.

Prices for 200 head-sized bronze featherback breeds are VND 1,600 per head, unchanged compared to yesterday.