On May 18, 2026 chicken prices increased slightly

On May 18th, chicken prices in Northern Vietnam saw a slight increase, while the price of hybrid Ri chickens continued its downward trend in the provinces south of the Red River Delta. Minh Du chicken prices reversed course and increased in the Southwestern provinces. Meanwhile, duck meat prices also showed contrasting trends in the North and South, with an increase in the South and a decrease in the North.

• Northern Ri chicken prices today, May 18th, increased by 500-1,000 VND/kg compared to May 16th, with traders currently buying Ri chickens at around 50,500-51,500 VND/kg.
• Northern Mia chicken prices continued to decrease slightly by 500 VND/kg in the provinces south of the Red River Delta. Accordingly, the average price of Mia chicken in Northern Vietnam is currently around 50,000-51,000 VND/kg.
• Minh Du chicken prices are stable in the Central provinces, fluctuating between 44,500 and 46,500 VND/kg. Prices in the Southeast region decreased slightly by 500 VND/kg to 42,000-45,000 VND/kg, but increased by 500 VND/kg in the Southwest region, bringing prices there to 43,500-44,500 VND/kg.
• Duck meat prices on May 18th decreased by 1,000 VND/kg in the Northern provinces, bringing prices in that region to 25,000-26,000 VND/kg. Prices in the Central region decreased by 1,000 VND/kg in some provinces, currently at 29,500-31,500 VND/kg. Prices in the Southeast region have increased by 1,000-2,000 VND/kg compared to May 16th, currently reaching 32,500-35,000 VND/kg, while prices in the Southwest region have increased by 1,000 VND/kg compared to May 16th, reaching 31,000-32,500 VND/kg.