Pig prices on October 22 recorded a decrease in all regions of the country, especially in the Northern provinces. The national pig purchasing price is currently fluctuating between 46,000 – 51,500 VND/kg, averaging 48,500 VND/kg, down 1,750 VND/kg compared to yesterday and 4,500 VND/kg lower than the same period last week.
- Northern region: Average live pig price reached 46,500 VND/kg, down 2,500 VND/kg compared to yesterday and 6,500 VND/kg lower than the same period last week. Transaction prices fluctuate between 46,000 – 47,000 VND/kg.
- Central – Central Highlands region: The average price of live pigs reached 50,000 VND/kg, down 1,000 VND/kg compared to yesterday and 2,750 VND/kg lower than the same period last week. The purchasing price ranges from 49,000 – 50,500 VND/kg.
- Southern region: The Southeast average reached 49,000 VND/kg, down 1,000 VND/kg compared to yesterday and 2,500 VND/kg lower than the same period last week. The average price in the Southwest reached 51,000 VND/kg, down 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday and 1,500 VND/kg lower than the same period last week. Transaction prices in the Southern region currently fluctuate between 48,000 – 51,500 VND/kg.
- The price of GF24 piglets (raised according to GREENFEED standard process) currently reaches 49,500 VND/kg, down 1,750 VND/kg compared to yesterday. The price of GF24 piglets is currently about 1,000 VND/kg higher than the market price of live pigs, continuing to maintain an advantage thanks to the meat quality highly appreciated by traders.
